Bamhani - Narsimhapur

Bamhani is a village situated in the Narsimhapur tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Narsimhapur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Jhiri Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 491117. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.66 hectares and falls under the 487114 pincode. Narsimhapur is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Gotegaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamhani

As per Census 2011, Bamhani village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 182 males and 149 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 197 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamhani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population331182149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462620
Scheduled Castes (SC)281711
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472522
Literate Population19711582
Illiterate Population1346767

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SingrampurSouth-West1.65 km
BelkhedaNorth1.91 km
MalhauaNorth-West2.74 km
JarondaEast2.99 km
GhatpindraiWest3.08 km
PansiWest3.13 km
BahadurpurSouth3.47 km
Jhiri KhurdNorth-West3.50 km
SukhaSouth-West3.88 km
BargiNorth3.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhani

Bamhani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Belkhera, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narsimhapur to Bamhani is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bamhani

Where is Bamhani located?

Bamhani village is located in Narsimhapur Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamhani is Jhiri Khurd.

What is the pincode of Bamhani?

The pincode of Bamhani is 487114.

What is the population of Bamhani?

Bamhani has a total population of 331, including 182 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Bamhani?

There are 83 households in Bamhani.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhani is 59.52%. Male literacy is 63.19% and female literacy is 55.03%.