Bahi - Malhargarh, Mandsaur

Bahi is a village situated in the Malhargarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malhargarh and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahi is 469208. The village covers a total geographical area of 1269.83 hectares and falls under the 458664 pincode. Narayangarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bahi

According to the 2011 Census, Bahi village had a total population of 2,713 people, including 1,381 males and 1,332 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 827, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,7131,3811,332
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291156135
Scheduled Castes (SC)827408419
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422220
Literate Population1,8781,124754
Illiterate Population835257578

Nearby Villages of Bahi

Bahi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhedaNorth-West2.36 km
SokdiNorth-East2.47 km
ThadodEast2.78 km
DunglawadaSouth-West2.96 km
GogarpuraSouth3.96 km
BotalganjSouth-East3.99 km
BalagudhaWest4.18 km
KhokharaNorth4.25 km
UjagariyaEast4.46 km
NinoraNorth-West4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahi

Bahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piplia, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narayangarh to Bahi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Bahi is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bahi

Where is Bahi located?

Bahi village is located in Malhargarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahi?

Bahi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bahi?

The pincode of Bahi is 458664.

What is the population of Bahi?

Bahi had a total population of 2,713, including 1,381 males and 1,332 females.

How many households are there in Bahi?

Bahi had 612 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahi was 77.54%. Male literacy was 91.76% and female literacy was 62.99%.