Bhojpur - Goharganj, Raisen

Bhojpur is a village situated in the Goharganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goharganj and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Bhojpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojpur is 484353. The village covers a total geographical area of 340.58 hectares and falls under the 464993 pincode. Obedullaganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Bhojpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhojpur

As per Census 2011, Bhojpur village has a total population of 1,158 people, consisting of 614 males and 544 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 452 literate and 706 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 390 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,158614544
Child Population (0–6 yrs)225112113
Scheduled Castes (SC)281136145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)390202188
Literate Population452290162
Illiterate Population706324382

Nearby Villages of Bhojpur

Bhojpur 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)
Dehri NeemkhedaSouth-East2.15 km
ResalpurEast2.39 km
KiratnagarNorth-West2.63 km
KhanpuraWest2.72 km
KodiyaSouth2.80 km
Gokla KundiNorth-West2.96 km
Imaliya SinghpurNorth-East3.35 km
RasuliyaNorth3.53 km
Jamuniya BazyaftSouth-East3.58 km
SalkaniSouth3.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhojpur

Bhojpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Itayakalan, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 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 Obedullaganj to Bhojpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bhojpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhojpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhojpur

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

Where is Bhojpur located?

Bhojpur village is located in Goharganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhojpur?

Bhojpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhojpur?

The pincode of Bhojpur is 464993.

What is the population of Bhojpur?

Bhojpur has a total population of 1,158, including 614 males and 544 females.

How many households are there in Bhojpur?

There are 284 households in Bhojpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhojpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhojpur is 39.03%. Male literacy is 47.23% and female literacy is 29.78%.