Bamhori - Buxwaha, Chhatarpur

Bamhori is a village situated in the Buxwaha tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buxwaha and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Bamhori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhori is 458473. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.06 hectares and falls under the 471318 pincode. Buxwaha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bamhori village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bamhori

As per Census 2011, Bamhori village has a total population of 2,952 people, consisting of 1,522 males and 1,430 females. The village has 633 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 445 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,954 literate and 998 illiterate residents. Additionally, 746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9521,5221,430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)445229216
Scheduled Castes (SC)746399347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)902169
Literate Population1,9541,112842
Illiterate Population998410588

Nearby Villages of Bamhori

Bamhori 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)
Budi SyamarSouth0.96 km
BebasaNorth2.45 km
IashwarmauNorth-East2.95 km
MadantalaNorth-West4.59 km
MohanpuraNorth-West4.92 km
FulwariNorth5.14 km
GareraNorth-West5.76 km
SunwahaEast6.12 km
SasanNorth-West6.26 km
AamkhuwaNorth-East7.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhori

Bamhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Patharia, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Buxwaha to Bamhori is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bamhori is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bamhori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bamhori

Where is Bamhori located?

Bamhori village is located in Buxwaha Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhori?

Bamhori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bamhori?

The pincode of Bamhori is 471318.

What is the population of Bamhori?

Bamhori has a total population of 2,952, including 1,522 males and 1,430 females.

How many households are there in Bamhori?

There are 633 households in Bamhori.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhori is 66.19%. Male literacy is 73.06% and female literacy is 58.88%.