Bhama - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Bhama is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bhama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhama is 490690. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.83 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhama 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 Bhama

According to the 2011 Census, Bhama village had a total population of 517 people, including 261 males and 256 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.86%, with male literacy at 81.82% and female literacy at 61.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhama

Bhama 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 Bhama

Bhama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Bhama is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bhama is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhama

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

Health Facilities in Bhama

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

FAQs about Bhama