Bhanpur - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Bhanpur is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Nibikhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanpur is 457498. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.8 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Chandla is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bhanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanpur village had a total population of 876 people, including 474 males and 402 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.40%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 41.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhanpur

Bhanpur 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 Bhanpur

Bhanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurhand, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandla to Bhanpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bhanpur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhanpur

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

FAQs about Bhanpur