Bigharra - Silwani, Raisen

Bigharra is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kolua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bigharra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bigharra is 484925. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.59 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bigharra

According to the 2011 Census, Bigharra village had a total population of 534 people, including 292 males and 242 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 829 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 72.29% and female literacy at 63.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Bigharra

Bigharra 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 Bigharra

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bigharra. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Bigharra is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bigharra is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bigharra

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

Health Facilities in Bigharra

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

FAQs about Bigharra