Bhilsay - Devendranagar, Panna

Bhilsay is a village situated in the Devendranagar tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devendernagar and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Bhilsayan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilsay village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilsay is 458878. The village covers a total geographical area of 1199.9 hectares and falls under the 488333 pincode. Devendranagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhilsay

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilsay village had a total population of 2,511 people, including 1,320 males and 1,191 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.96%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 61.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 958.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5111,3201,191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)354210144
Scheduled Castes (SC)958523435
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,509862647
Illiterate Population1,002458544

Nearby Villages of Bhilsay

Bhilsay 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)
PhuldariNorth2.06 km
AmsilSouth-East2.58 km
PipariyaNorth-East2.59 km
RaigarhSouth-West2.65 km
BhadEast2.71 km
PhulwariNorth3.16 km
Itaura KalanSouth-East3.41 km
Golhi PathakNorth-West3.42 km
Golhi GadhiyaNorth-West3.56 km
SahijaniSouth-East3.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhilsay

Bhilsay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satna, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devendranagar to Bhilsay is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Bhilsay is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilsay

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhilsay

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhilsay 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 Bhilsay

Where is Bhilsay located?

Bhilsay village is located in Devendranagar Tehsil, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhilsay?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhilsay is Bhilsayan.

What is the pincode of Bhilsay?

The pincode of Bhilsay is 488333.

What is the population of Bhilsay?

Bhilsay had a total population of 2,511, including 1,320 males and 1,191 females.

How many households are there in Bhilsay?

Bhilsay had 545 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhilsay?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhilsay was 69.96%. Male literacy was 77.66% and female literacy was 61.80%.