Bomalya - Jamai (Junnardeo), Chhindwara

Bomalya is a village situated in the Jamai (Junnardeo) tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 56 km from Jamai and around 108 km from Chhindwara. Belgaon Mal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bomalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bomalya is 494578. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.24 hectares and falls under the 480551 pincode. Jamai is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Bomalya

As per Census 2011, Bomalya village has a total population of 984 people, consisting of 500 males and 484 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 549 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population984500484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1828993
Scheduled Castes (SC)361620
Scheduled Tribes (ST)309164145
Literate Population435250185
Illiterate Population549250299

Nearby Villages of Bomalya

Bomalya 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)
HirawadiEast2.37 km
KhariSouth2.66 km
BiskhanSouth-West2.84 km
Belgaon MalNorth3.09 km
ChhipanalaNorth-East3.28 km
JangaldehriNorth-West3.32 km
Bichhuwa BaitulEast4.09 km
LilajharSouth-East4.20 km
Bamhani MalNorth4.73 km
Dhagadiya Ryt.North-East5.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bomalya

Bomalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barelipur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamai to Bomalya is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bomalya is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bomalya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bomalya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bomalya

Where is Bomalya located?

Bomalya village is located in Jamai (Junnardeo) Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bomalya?

The Gram Panchayat of Bomalya is Belgaon Mal.

What is the pincode of Bomalya?

The pincode of Bomalya is 480551.

What is the population of Bomalya?

Bomalya has a total population of 984, including 500 males and 484 females.

How many households are there in Bomalya?

There are 186 households in Bomalya.

What is the literacy rate in Bomalya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bomalya is 44.21%. Male literacy is 50.00% and female literacy is 38.22%.