Bamhani - Kareli, Narsimhapur

Bamhani is a village situated in the Kareli tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kareli and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bamhani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 491264. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.09 hectares and falls under the 487330 pincode. Kareli is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bamhani

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhani village had a total population of 2,056 people, including 1,094 males and 962 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.03%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 66.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhani

Bamhani 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 Bamhani

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bamhani. The nearest railway station is Kareli, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kareli to Bamhani is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bamhani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhani

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

Health Facilities in Bamhani

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

FAQs about Bamhani