Bedamhow Village - Bagli, Dewas

Bedamhow is a village situated in the Bagli tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bagli and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bedamau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedamhow village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedamhow is 473941. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.25 hectares and falls under the 455118 pincode. Indore is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bedamhow

As per Census 2011, Bedamhow village has a total population of 1,157 people, consisting of 584 males and 573 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 689 literate and 468 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,157 584 573
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 177 86 91
Scheduled Castes (SC) 110 55 55
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 81 38 43
Literate Population 689 422 267
Illiterate Population 468 162 306

Nearby Villages of Bedamhow

Bedamhow 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PalasihemaNorth-West1.39 km
MatmorSouth-West1.72 km
Dehariya DamaEast1.83 km
BamankhediSouth2.17 km
PolayEast2.19 km
BhutadiNorth-West2.38 km
SekadapuraNorth-West2.55 km
KhusaiNorth-East2.61 km
KillodNorth-East2.76 km
AgurliSouth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bedamhow

Bedamhow is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dewas, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indore to Bedamhow is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bedamhow is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedamhow

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

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

Health Facilities in Bedamhow

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bedamhow 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 Bedamhow

Where is Bedamhow located?

Bedamhow village is located in Bagli Tehsil, Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bedamhow?

The Gram Panchayat of Bedamhow is Bedamau.

What is the pincode of Bedamhow?

The pincode of Bedamhow is 455118.

What is the population of Bedamhow?

Bedamhow has a total population of 1,157, including 584 males and 573 females.

How many households are there in Bedamhow?

There are 232 households in Bedamhow.

What is the literacy rate in Bedamhow?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedamhow is 59.55%. Male literacy is 72.26% and female literacy is 46.60%.