Bani - Petlawad, Jhabua

Bani is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Bani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bani is 504376. The village covers a total geographical area of 785.91 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bani

According to the 2011 Census, Bani village had a total population of 2,190 people, including 1,094 males and 1,096 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.16%, with male literacy at 72.75% and female literacy at 43.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,047.

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

Nearby Villages of Bani

Bani 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 Bani

Bani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Bani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Bani is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bani

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

Health Facilities in Bani

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

FAQs about Bani