Bodgaon - Khirkiya, Harda

Bodgaon is a village situated in the Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khirkiya and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Baranga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodgaon is 486527. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.37 hectares and falls under the 461331 pincode. Harda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bodgaon 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 Bodgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bodgaon village had a total population of 332 people, including 180 males and 152 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 844 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.31%, with male literacy at 71.70% and female literacy at 55.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodgaon

Bodgaon 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 Bodgaon

Bodgaon 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 Bhiringi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harda to Bodgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bodgaon

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

FAQs about Bodgaon