Babjai - Athner, Betul

Babjai is a village situated in the Athner tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Athner and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Dayawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babjai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babjai is 485441. The village covers a total geographical area of 816.73 hectares and falls under the 460220 pincode. Bhainsdehi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Babjai

According to the 2011 Census, Babjai village had a total population of 610 people, including 305 males and 305 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.71%, with male literacy at 60.31% and female literacy at 43.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 503.

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

Nearby Villages of Babjai

Babjai 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 Babjai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Babjai. The nearest railway station is Khelpatta, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhainsdehi to Babjai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Babjai is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babjai

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

Health Facilities in Babjai

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

FAQs about Babjai