Bhorkheda - Damoh

Bhorkheda is a village situated in the Damoh tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Damoh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Luharra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhorkheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhorkheda is 462456. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.96 hectares and falls under the 470771 pincode. Hindoria is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhorkheda

As per Census 2011, Bhorkheda village has a total population of 310 people, consisting of 160 males and 150 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population310160150
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482523
Scheduled Castes (SC)321715
Literate Population18511768
Illiterate Population1254382

Nearby Villages of Bhorkheda

Bhorkheda 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)
LuharraNorth1.67 km
AmkhedaWest2.10 km
BhadauliSouth-West2.14 km
Kuwatan KhediNorth2.14 km
LidhoraNorth-West2.55 km
SurkhiNorth-East2.57 km
UmariyaEast2.57 km
AnooSouth-East2.63 km
GunjiEast3.40 km
ChainpuraNorth3.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhorkheda

Bhorkheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karhiya Bhadeli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindoria to Bhorkheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Bhorkheda is about 12 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 Bhorkheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhorkheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhorkheda

Where is Bhorkheda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhorkheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhorkheda is Luharra.

What is the pincode of Bhorkheda?

The pincode of Bhorkheda is 470771.

What is the population of Bhorkheda?

Bhorkheda has a total population of 310, including 160 males and 150 females.

How many households are there in Bhorkheda?

There are 74 households in Bhorkheda.

What is the literacy rate in Bhorkheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhorkheda is 59.68%. Male literacy is 73.13% and female literacy is 45.33%.