Bamhori - Damoh

Bamhori is a village situated in the Damoh tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Damoh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bamhaori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhori is 462490. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.32 hectares and falls under the 470661 pincode. Hindoria 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Damoh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bamhori

As per Census 2011, Bamhori village has a total population of 1,932 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 922 females. The village has 445 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,145 literate and 787 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9321,010922
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269143126
Scheduled Castes (SC)18887101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025349
Literate Population1,145687458
Illiterate Population787323464

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)
HinotiEast1.53 km
SadiyaSouth-West1.80 km
Biltara SadakNorth1.84 km
GunjiNorth-West2.65 km
Pipariya TikriEast3.03 km
AnooWest3.50 km
NonpaniNorth-East3.67 km
DhanauwaWest3.80 km
SinghpurSouth-East4.00 km
UmariyaNorth-West4.20 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 Bandakpur, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Hindoria to Bamhori is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Bamhori is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bamhori

Where is Bamhori located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhori?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamhori is Bamhaori.

What is the pincode of Bamhori?

The pincode of Bamhori is 470661.

What is the population of Bamhori?

Bamhori has a total population of 1,932, including 1,010 males and 922 females.

How many households are there in Bamhori?

There are 445 households in Bamhori.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhori is 59.27%. Male literacy is 68.02% and female literacy is 49.67%.