Bhilani - Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow, Indore

Bhilani is a village situated in the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow tehsil of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from Mhow and around 56 km from Indore. Chhapariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilani is 476467. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.44 hectares and falls under the 453441 pincode. Mhowgaon is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Bhilani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhilani

As per Census 2011, Bhilani village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 314 males and 284 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 594 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population598314284
Child Population (0–6 yrs)844242
Scheduled Castes (SC)11-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)594311283
Literate Population291186105
Illiterate Population307128179

Nearby Villages of Bhilani

Bhilani 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)
GodkuwaSouth1.58 km
NandgaonWest2.28 km
ChhapariyaNorth2.54 km
RaikundaNorth-West2.82 km
Mend MazraNorth-East3.09 km
AmbapuraWest3.70 km
KhurdaWest3.94 km
Nahar KhodraNorth-West4.13 km
Kapar KhedaSouth-West4.28 km
Nahar KhediWest4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhilani

Bhilani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mhowgaon to Bhilani is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Indore to Bhilani is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhilani

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

Where is Bhilani located?

Bhilani village is located in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Mhow Tehsil, Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhilani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhilani is Chhapariya.

What is the pincode of Bhilani?

The pincode of Bhilani is 453441.

What is the population of Bhilani?

Bhilani has a total population of 598, including 314 males and 284 females.

How many households are there in Bhilani?

There are 120 households in Bhilani.

What is the literacy rate in Bhilani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhilani is 48.66%. Male literacy is 59.24% and female literacy is 36.97%.