Buchal - Pipariya, Narmadapuram

Buchal is a village situated in the Pipariya tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Pipariya and around 86 km from Hoshangabad. Nadwada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buchal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buchal is 487860. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.99 hectares and falls under the 461775 pincode. Pipariya is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Buchal

According to the 2011 Census, Buchal village had a total population of 269 people, including 130 males and 139 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.76%, with male literacy at 75.21% and female literacy at 48.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Buchal

Buchal 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 Buchal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Buchal. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipariya to Buchal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Buchal is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buchal

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

Health Facilities in Buchal

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

FAQs about Buchal