Bhalwara - Badwara, Katni

Bhalwara is a village situated in the Badwara tehsil of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badwara and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Katni. Vilayatkalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalwara is 488419. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.2 hectares and falls under the 483773 pincode. Katni is the nearest town.

Bhalwara 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 Bhalwara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalwara village had a total population of 173 people, including 99 males and 74 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 747 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.83%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 50.82%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalwara

Bhalwara 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 Bhalwara

Bhalwara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilayatkalan Rd, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Katni to Bhalwara is about 30 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 Bhalwara

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

Health Facilities in Bhalwara

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

FAQs about Bhalwara