Bhela - Seoni Malwa, Narmadapuram

Bhela is a village situated in the Seoni Malwa tehsil of Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Seoni Malwa and around 67 km from Hoshangabad. Makdai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhela is 487123. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.3 hectares and falls under the 461221 pincode. Seoni Malwa is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhela

As per Census 2011, Bhela village has a total population of 459 people, consisting of 230 males and 229 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 292 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 42 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhela are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population459230229
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602832
Scheduled Castes (SC)934449
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422121
Literate Population292180112
Illiterate Population16750117

Nearby Villages of Bhela

Bhela 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)
GuwadiNorth-East1.56 km
MakdaiSouth-East1.82 km
RewgaonNorth-West2.01 km
AaypaSouth-West2.36 km
MardanpurNorth2.75 km
NehlaiWest2.84 km
HathnapurEast3.30 km
PipalbeharSouth-East4.05 km
RehadaSouth-East4.19 km
Sanwal KhedaNorth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhela

Bhela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dharmkundi, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Seoni Malwa to Bhela is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hoshangabad to Bhela is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhela

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhela

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

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

FAQs about Bhela

Where is Bhela located?

Bhela village is located in Seoni Malwa Tehsil, Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhela?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhela is Makdai.

What is the pincode of Bhela?

The pincode of Bhela is 461221.

What is the population of Bhela?

Bhela has a total population of 459, including 230 males and 229 females.

How many households are there in Bhela?

There are 88 households in Bhela.

What is the literacy rate in Bhela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhela is 63.62%. Male literacy is 78.26% and female literacy is 48.91%.