Bhamka - Gadarwara, Narsimhapur

Bhamka is a village situated in the Gadarwara tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gadarwara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Ukasghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhamka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhamka is 490874. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.97 hectares and falls under the 487771 pincode. Gadarwara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhamka

As per Census 2011, Bhamka village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 325 males and 323 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 298 literate and 350 illiterate residents. Additionally, 178 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhamka

Bhamka 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 Bhamka

Bhamka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gadarwara to Bhamka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bhamka is about 65 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 Bhamka

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

Health Facilities in Bhamka

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

FAQs about Bhamka