Bhimkhedi - Tamia, Chhindwara

Bhimkhedi is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Bandhi Bodalkachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimkhedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimkhedi is 493687. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.28 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bhimkhedi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimkhedi village had a total population of 510 people, including 274 males and 236 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.90%, with male literacy at 80.52% and female literacy at 51.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 206.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimkhedi

Bhimkhedi 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 Bhimkhedi

Bhimkhedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Bhimkhedi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bhimkhedi 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 Bhimkhedi

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

Health Facilities in Bhimkhedi

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

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