Bamhori - Amarwara, Chhindwara

Bamhori is a village situated in the Amarwara tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amarwara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Mohalibharat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhori is 493863. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.8 hectares and falls under the 480221 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 6 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 337 people, consisting of 174 males and 163 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population337174163
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642737
Scheduled Castes (SC)22139
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1467571
Literate Population19412173
Illiterate Population1435390

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)
KarbdolEast1.70 km
PonariSouth-West1.84 km
Mohli BharatNorth-West1.85 km
Pipariya RajguruSouth-East2.52 km
Hiwara SaniSouth2.70 km
Jamuniya BhuraNorth2.83 km
KopakhadaSouth-West3.22 km
KondraNorth-East3.24 km
Khairi HamiraWest3.43 km
HirriNorth4.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhori

Bamhori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhilmili, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Bamhori is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bamhori is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
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)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bamhori

Where is Bamhori located?

Bamhori village is located in Amarwara Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhori?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamhori is Mohalibharat.

What is the pincode of Bamhori?

The pincode of Bamhori is 480221.

What is the population of Bamhori?

Bamhori has a total population of 337, including 174 males and 163 females.

How many households are there in Bamhori?

There are 75 households in Bamhori.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhori is 57.57%. Male literacy is 69.54% and female literacy is 44.79%.