Pachama - Baihar, Balaghat

Pachama is a village situated in the Baihar tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baihar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Daldala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachama is 498015. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.71 hectares and falls under the 481105 pincode. Baihar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Pachama

As per Census 2011, Pachama village has a total population of 157 people, consisting of 68 males and 89 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,308 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 81 literate and 76 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pachama are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1576889
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281117
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1034459
Literate Population814140
Illiterate Population762749

Nearby Villages of Pachama

Pachama 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhudkiWest2.10 km
PalaspaniSouth-West2.17 km
ArjungondiNorth-East2.77 km
DolidhanaSouth3.60 km
BanchaNorth-West3.61 km
KhariWest3.82 km
NimpaniSouth-West4.45 km
DeshawadiNorth-East4.83 km
GhuggiEast5.05 km
MalseoniSouth5.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pachama

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pachama. The nearest railway station is Dharakhoh, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baihar to Pachama is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Pachama is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachama

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Pachama

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Pachama

Where is Pachama located?

Pachama village is located in Baihar Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pachama?

The Gram Panchayat of Pachama is Daldala.

What is the pincode of Pachama?

The pincode of Pachama is 481105.

What is the population of Pachama?

Pachama has a total population of 157, including 68 males and 89 females.

How many households are there in Pachama?

There are 34 households in Pachama.

What is the literacy rate in Pachama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pachama is 51.59%. Male literacy is 60.29% and female literacy is 44.94%.