Bhogawan - Punasa, Khandwa (East Nimar)

Bhogawan is a village situated in the Punasa tehsil of Khandwa (East Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punasa and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Khandwa. Bhogawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhogawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogawan is 505939. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.61 hectares and falls under the 450554 pincode. Sanawad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bhogawan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhogawan village had a total population of 3,664 people, including 1,864 males and 1,800 females, living in 721 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.31%, with male literacy at 75.54% and female literacy at 48.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 675, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,087.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogawan

Bhogawan 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 Bhogawan

Bhogawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sanawad, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanawad to Bhogawan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khandwa to Bhogawan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhogawan

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

Health Facilities in Bhogawan

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

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