Bafla - Khirkiya, Harda

Bafla is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Saktapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bafla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bafla is 486602. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.41 hectares and falls under the 461441 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bafla

According to the 2011 Census, Bafla village had a total population of 447 people, including 234 males and 213 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Bafla

Bafla 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 Bafla

Bafla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Bafla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Bafla is about 22 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 Bafla

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

Health Facilities in Bafla

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

FAQs about Bafla