Bhathadand - Kotma, Anuppur

Bhathadand is a village situated in the Kotma tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotma and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Bhatadand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhathadand village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhathadand is 501768. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.59 hectares and falls under the 484440 pincode. Bijuri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhathadand village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhathadand

According to the 2011 Census, Bhathadand village had a total population of 577 people, including 262 males and 315 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,202 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 73.48% and female literacy at 49.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhathadand

Bhathadand is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhathadand

Bhathadand is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baihatola, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijuri to Bhathadand is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Bhathadand is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhathadand

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhathadand village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhathadand

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhathadand village are given below:

FAQs about Bhathadand