Bhilguwan - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Bhilguwan is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Pratappura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilguwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilguwan is 457970. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.34 hectares and falls under the 471625 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhilguwan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilguwan village had a total population of 487 people, including 265 males and 222 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.91%, with male literacy at 56.90% and female literacy at 45.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilguwan

Bhilguwan 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 Bhilguwan

Public transport in the Bhilguwan is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajnagar, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Bhilguwan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Bhilguwan is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilguwan

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

Health Facilities in Bhilguwan

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

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