Bahra - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Bahra is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Tiguwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahra is 490715. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.43 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bahra

According to the 2011 Census, Bahra village had a total population of 252 people, including 133 males and 119 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.59%, with male literacy at 77.19% and female literacy at 61.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahra

Bahra 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 Bahra

Bahra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bohani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Bahra is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bahra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahra

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

Health Facilities in Bahra

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

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