Bhumaria - Khilchipur, Rajgarh

Bhumaria is a village situated in the Khilchipur tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khilchipur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Rajgarh. Bhumriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhumaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhumaria is 479055. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.21 hectares and falls under the 465679 pincode. Khilchipur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Bhumaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajgarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhumaria

According to the 2011 Census, Bhumaria village had a total population of 1,627 people, including 863 males and 764 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 41.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 219.

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 Population1,627863764
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228114114
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769680
Scheduled Tribes (ST)219113106
Literate Population871600271
Illiterate Population756263493

Nearby Villages of Bhumaria

Bhumaria 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)
NarayanganjNorth1.26 km
PapdelSouth1.98 km
TolikhedaEast2.07 km
Bamanya KhediSouth-East2.52 km
BijaypurSouth-West3.05 km
GokulpuraNorth-East3.33 km
Lasooriya ShahNorth3.38 km
PatdiSouth-West3.89 km
KoylaSouth4.01 km
Kadi KhedaSouth-West4.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhumaria

Bhumaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sinduriya Kachari, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khilchipur to Bhumaria is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Bhumaria is about 51 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 Bhumaria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhumaria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhumaria

Where is Bhumaria located?

Bhumaria village is located in Khilchipur Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhumaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhumaria is Bhumriya.

What is the pincode of Bhumaria?

The pincode of Bhumaria is 465679.

What is the population of Bhumaria?

Bhumaria had a total population of 1,627, including 863 males and 764 females.

How many households are there in Bhumaria?

Bhumaria had 381 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhumaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhumaria was 62.26%. Male literacy was 80.11% and female literacy was 41.69%.