Bhama - Tendukheda, Narsimhapur

Bhama is a village situated in the Tendukheda tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tendukheda and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Bhama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhama is 491514. The village covers a total geographical area of 812.3 hectares and falls under the 487334 pincode. Tendukheda is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Tendukheda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhama

According to the 2011 Census, Bhama village had a total population of 1,975 people, including 996 males and 979 females, living in 484 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.26%, with male literacy at 69.11% and female literacy at 51.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 233.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tendukheda to Bhama is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Bhama is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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