Bidra - Lahar, Bhind

Bidra is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Rarua No.2 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidra is 453649. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.37 hectares and falls under the 477445 pincode. Lahar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bidra

According to the 2011 Census, Bidra village had a total population of 641 people, including 327 males and 314 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.07%, with male literacy at 91.50% and female literacy at 59.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232.

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

Nearby Villages of Bidra

Bidra 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 Bidra

Bidra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lahar to Bidra is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Bidra is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bidra

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

Health Facilities in Bidra

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

FAQs about Bidra