Bhishampur - Amarpatan, Maihar

Bhishampur is a village situated in the Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Amarpatan and around 50 km from Satna. Bhiesampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhishampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhishampur is 464334. The village covers a total geographical area of 2352.58 hectares and falls under the 485778 pincode. Amarpatan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhishampur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhishampur village had a total population of 5,336 people, including 2,733 males and 2,603 females, living in 1,261 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.07%, with male literacy at 79.97% and female literacy at 53.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 725, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhishampur

Bhishampur 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 Bhishampur

Bhishampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maihar, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarpatan to Bhishampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Bhishampur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhishampur

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

Health Facilities in Bhishampur

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

FAQs about Bhishampur