Bahakal - Katangi, Balaghat

Bahakal is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bahkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahakal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahakal is 497289. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.11 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bahakal

As per Census 2011, Bahakal village has a total population of 1,406 people, consisting of 692 males and 714 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,033 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahakal

Bahakal 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 Bahakal

Bahakal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Bahakal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bahakal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahakal

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

Health Facilities in Bahakal

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

FAQs about Bahakal