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

According to the 2011 Census, Pachama village had a total population of 157 people, including 68 males and 89 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,309 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.79%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pachama