Baihar - Narayanganj, Mandla

Baihar is a village situated in the Narayanganj tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narayanganj and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Vijaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baihar is 492654. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.33 hectares and falls under the 481666 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Baihar

According to the 2011 Census, Baihar village had a total population of 451 people, including 230 males and 221 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 63.78% and female literacy at 47.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 370.

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

Nearby Villages of Baihar

Baihar 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 Baihar

Baihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charghat Piparia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Baihar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Baihar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baihar

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

Health Facilities in Baihar

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

FAQs about Baihar