Bhaganwara - Badwara, Katni

Bhaganwara is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Bhaganwara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaganwara is 488369. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.49 hectares and falls under the 483501 pincode. Katni is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhaganwara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaganwara village had a total population of 898 people, including 458 males and 440 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.62%, with male literacy at 65.58% and female literacy at 47.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaganwara

Bhaganwara 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 Bhaganwara

Bhaganwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupaund, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katni to Bhaganwara 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 Bhaganwara

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

Health Facilities in Bhaganwara

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

FAQs about Bhaganwara