Pachama - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Pachama is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Shri Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachama is 490667. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.14 hectares and falls under the 487118 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pachama 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 Pachama

According to the 2011 Census, Pachama village had a total population of 350 people, including 190 males and 160 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.94%, with male literacy at 78.92% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachama

Pachama 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 Pachama

Pachama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gotegaon to Pachama is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Pachama is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pachama

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

Health Facilities in Pachama

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

FAQs about Pachama