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

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhori Ghat village had a total population of 417 people, including 219 males and 198 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.58%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 68.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 187.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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