Bedu - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Bedu is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedu is 490611. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.15 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bedu 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 Bedu

According to the 2011 Census, Bedu village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 1,031 males and 955 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.50%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 68.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 535, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedu

Bedu 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 Bedu

Bedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Bedu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bedu is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedu

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

Health Facilities in Bedu

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

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