Bamnikhurd - Kannod, Dewas

Bamnikhurd is a village situated in the Kannod tehsil of Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kannod and around 114 km from the district headquarters in Dewas. Bamnikhurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamnikhurd is 473770. The village covers a total geographical area of 896.45 hectares and falls under the 455332 pincode. Kannod is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bamnikhurd

According to the 2011 Census, Bamnikhurd village had a total population of 1,908 people, including 983 males and 925 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.53%, with male literacy at 49.32% and female literacy at 27.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamnikhurd

Bamnikhurd 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 Bamnikhurd

Bamnikhurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Masangaon, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannod to Bamnikhurd is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dewas to Bamnikhurd is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamnikhurd

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

Health Facilities in Bamnikhurd

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

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