Baghuniya - Shamgarh, Mandsaur

Baghuniya is a village situated in the Shamgarh tehsil of Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shamgarh and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Mandsaur. Bhaghuniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghuniya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghuniya is 469457. The village covers a total geographical area of 932.23 hectares and falls under the 458883 pincode. Shamgarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Baghuniya

According to the 2011 Census, Baghuniya village had a total population of 4,052 people, including 2,067 males and 1,985 females, living in 935 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 79.80% and female literacy at 52.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 714.

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 Population4,0522,0671,985
Child Population (0–6 yrs)649344305
Scheduled Castes (SC)714363351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,2521,375877
Illiterate Population1,8006921,108

Nearby Villages of Baghuniya

Baghuniya 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)
BhundiyaSouth2.01 km
MelkhedaSouth-East2.91 km
KundlakhurdEast2.99 km
SathkhedaNorth-East3.65 km
RamkhediSouth3.70 km
AgarSouth-West3.72 km
HataiWest4.24 km
Semli RupaEast4.33 km
Barkheda NayakSouth4.41 km
LasudiyaNorth-West4.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baghuniya

Baghuniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shamgarh, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shamgarh to Baghuniya is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandsaur to Baghuniya is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghuniya

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

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

Health Facilities in Baghuniya

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

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

FAQs about Baghuniya

Where is Baghuniya located?

Baghuniya village is located in Shamgarh Tehsil, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Baghuniya?

The Gram Panchayat of Baghuniya is Bhaghuniya.

What is the pincode of Baghuniya?

The pincode of Baghuniya is 458883.

What is the population of Baghuniya?

Baghuniya had a total population of 4,052, including 2,067 males and 1,985 females.

How many households are there in Baghuniya?

Baghuniya had 935 households.

What is the literacy rate in Baghuniya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baghuniya was 66.18%. Male literacy was 79.80% and female literacy was 52.20%.