Bhaurgarh - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Bhaurgarh is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Bhaurgarh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaurgarh is 497504. The village covers a total geographical area of 684.38 hectares and falls under the 481337 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bhaurgarh 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 Bhaurgarh

As per Census 2011, Bhaurgarh village has a total population of 2,925 people, consisting of 1,424 males and 1,501 females. The village has 650 households and a sex ratio of 1,054 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,301 literate and 624 illiterate residents. Additionally, 231 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9251,4241,501
Child Population (0–6 yrs)312130182
Scheduled Castes (SC)231105126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20292110
Literate Population2,3011,2281,073
Illiterate Population624196428

Nearby Villages of Bhaurgarh

Bhaurgarh 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)
Shivpur Urf LilamaWest2.11 km
TemaniEast2.17 km
SawaraSouth-East2.59 km
KumahaliSouth-West2.63 km
KinhiNorth3.08 km
ManegaonSouth-West3.29 km
Mohagaon BaijuNorth-West3.55 km
PipariyaSouth3.82 km
KhairiEast4.56 km
KatoriWest4.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaurgarh

Bhaurgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachewani, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Bhaurgarh is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Bhaurgarh is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaurgarh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhaurgarh

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

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

FAQs about Bhaurgarh

Where is Bhaurgarh located?

Bhaurgarh village is located in Khairlanji Tehsil, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhaurgarh?

Bhaurgarh is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhaurgarh?

The pincode of Bhaurgarh is 481337.

What is the population of Bhaurgarh?

Bhaurgarh has a total population of 2,925, including 1,424 males and 1,501 females.

How many households are there in Bhaurgarh?

There are 650 households in Bhaurgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Bhaurgarh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhaurgarh is 78.67%. Male literacy is 86.24% and female literacy is 71.49%.