Baglai - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Baglai is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Gohchar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baglai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baglai is 490480. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.55 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baglai

According to the 2011 Census, Baglai village had a total population of 284 people, including 146 males and 138 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.31%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Baglai

Baglai 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 Baglai

Public transport in the Baglai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Baglai is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Baglai is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baglai

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

Health Facilities in Baglai

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

FAQs about Baglai