Bighwa - Chicholi, Betul

Bighwa is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Bigwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bighwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bighwa is 485768. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.52 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bighwa

As per Census 2011, Bighwa village has a total population of 1,020 people, consisting of 523 males and 497 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 569 literate and 451 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bighwa

Bighwa 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 Bighwa

Bighwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Bighwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Bighwa 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 Bighwa

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

Health Facilities in Bighwa

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

FAQs about Bighwa