Bodal Kachhar - Tamia, Chhindwara

Bodal Kachhar is a village situated in the Tamia tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 88 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamia and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Bodalkachhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodal Kachhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodal Kachhar is 493724. The village covers a total geographical area of 837.92 hectares and falls under the 480559 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Bodal Kachhar 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 Bodal Kachhar

As per Census 2011, Bodal Kachhar village has a total population of 516 people, consisting of 248 males and 268 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,080 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 461 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bodal Kachhar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population516248268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)873849
Scheduled Castes (SC)552728
Scheduled Tribes (ST)461221240
Literate Population633726
Illiterate Population453211242

Nearby Villages of Bodal Kachhar

Bodal Kachhar 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)
NoniyadhanaNorth-East2.65 km
MakarkundSouth-West2.70 km
Pindrai KhurdNorth-West3.07 km
SamardohSouth-East4.10 km
BatkagarhNorth-East4.16 km
RawalghondiNorth-East4.84 km
DongargaonWest4.89 km
Buddigar GajgarhNorth-West5.01 km
HarakpuraWest5.05 km
Ghaghar PaniNorth-East5.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodal Kachhar

Bodal Kachhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junehta, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Bodal Kachhar is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Bodal Kachhar is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodal Kachhar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bodal Kachhar

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

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

FAQs about Bodal Kachhar

Where is Bodal Kachhar located?

Bodal Kachhar village is located in Tamia Tehsil, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodal Kachhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bodal Kachhar is Bodalkachhar.

What is the pincode of Bodal Kachhar?

The pincode of Bodal Kachhar is 480559.

What is the population of Bodal Kachhar?

Bodal Kachhar has a total population of 516, including 248 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Bodal Kachhar?

There are 120 households in Bodal Kachhar.

What is the literacy rate in Bodal Kachhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodal Kachhar is 12.21%. Male literacy is 14.92% and female literacy is 9.70%.