Bamhori Ghat - Gairatganj, Raisen

Bamhori Ghat is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Sahajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhori Ghat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhori Ghat is 483914. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.44 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bamhori Ghat

As per Census 2011, Bamhori Ghat village has a total population of 417 people, consisting of 219 males and 198 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 264 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 187 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamhori Ghat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population417219198
Child Population (0–6 yrs)633330
Scheduled Castes (SC)543420
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1879097
Literate Population264149115
Illiterate Population1537083

Nearby Villages of Bamhori Ghat

Bamhori Ghat 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)
KesaliNorth1.00 km
JhirniyaSouth1.34 km
GhanaSouth-East1.52 km
Pipaliya NeksaNorth-West1.85 km
PatiWest2.68 km
SahajpurNorth-West2.82 km
DungariyaSouth-West2.82 km
ChurkkaEast3.00 km
BodraWest3.69 km
Semra PatharSouth-West3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhori Ghat

Bamhori Ghat 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 Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.7 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 Gairatganj to Bamhori Ghat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bamhori Ghat is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhori Ghat

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

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

Health Facilities in Bamhori Ghat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bamhori Ghat

Where is Bamhori Ghat located?

Bamhori Ghat village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhori Ghat?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamhori Ghat is Sahajpur.

What is the pincode of Bamhori Ghat?

The pincode of Bamhori Ghat is 464884.

What is the population of Bamhori Ghat?

Bamhori Ghat has a total population of 417, including 219 males and 198 females.

How many households are there in Bamhori Ghat?

There are 95 households in Bamhori Ghat.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhori Ghat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhori Ghat is 63.31%. Male literacy is 68.04% and female literacy is 58.08%.