Bejala - Patan, Jabalpur

Bejala is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Dundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bejala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bejala is 489554. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.69 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bejala

As per Census 2011, Bejala village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 140 males and 132 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population272140132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452124
Scheduled Castes (SC)221111
Literate Population19411183
Illiterate Population782949

Nearby Villages of Bejala

Bejala 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)
Mad PipariyaSouth-East0.71 km
DhamniWest1.12 km
ChhatarpurNorth-East1.84 km
MuskaraSouth-East2.32 km
UdnaSouth2.85 km
Katra BelkhedaWest2.85 km
RimjhaEast3.24 km
KalaNorth-West3.39 km
JatwanNorth3.78 km
Juri KhurdNorth-West3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bejala

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bejala. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Bejala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Bejala is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bejala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bejala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bejala

Where is Bejala located?

Bejala village is located in Patan Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bejala?

The Gram Panchayat of Bejala is Dundi.

What is the pincode of Bejala?

The pincode of Bejala is 483113.

What is the population of Bejala?

Bejala has a total population of 272, including 140 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Bejala?

There are 68 households in Bejala.

What is the literacy rate in Bejala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bejala is 71.32%. Male literacy is 79.29% and female literacy is 62.88%.