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

According to the 2011 Census, Bahakal village had a total population of 1,406 people, including 692 males and 714 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.31%, with male literacy at 87.52% and female literacy at 77.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

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