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

As per Census 2011, Bhama village has a total population of 1,975 people, consisting of 996 males and 979 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 971 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 233 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,975996979
Child Population (0–6 yrs)309151158
Scheduled Castes (SC)1878998
Scheduled Tribes (ST)233128105
Literate Population1,004584420
Illiterate Population971412559

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KarondiSouth-West1.75 km
MankapurNorth1.99 km
GangaiNorth-East2.76 km
KathaiSouth-East2.96 km
ThareriSouth3.37 km
BikorWest3.54 km
GuwariNorth3.63 km
BilthariEast3.94 km
KheruyaNorth-West4.36 km
Bichua (bichhua)South4.53 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhama

Where is Bhama located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhama?

Bhama is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhama?

The pincode of Bhama is 487334.

What is the population of Bhama?

Bhama has a total population of 1,975, including 996 males and 979 females.

How many households are there in Bhama?

There are 484 households in Bhama.

What is the literacy rate in Bhama?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhama is 50.84%. Male literacy is 58.63% and female literacy is 42.90%.