Bhakra - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Bhakra is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from Jamai and around 76 km from Chhindwara. Bhakra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakra is 494504. The village covers a total geographical area of 523.51 hectares and falls under the 480555 pincode. Damua is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhakra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhakra village had a total population of 758 people, including 387 males and 371 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.85%, with male literacy at 63.41% and female literacy at 47.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 538.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakra

Bhakra 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 Bhakra

Bhakra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hirdagarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damua to Bhakra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bhakra is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhakra

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

Health Facilities in Bhakra

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

FAQs about Bhakra