Bhanwas - Suthaliya, Rajgarh

Bhanwas is a village situated in the Suthaliya tehsil of Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 55 km from Biaora and around 81 km from Rajgarh. Bhanwas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanwas is 479796. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.33 hectares and falls under the 465669 pincode. Biaora is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bhanwas

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanwas village had a total population of 1,855 people, including 944 males and 911 females, living in 339 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.22%, with male literacy at 66.08% and female literacy at 37.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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 Population1,855944911
Child Population (0–6 yrs)300151149
Scheduled Castes (SC)1035845
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482424
Literate Population812524288
Illiterate Population1,043420623

Nearby Villages of Bhanwas

Bhanwas 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)
DongargaonEast4.13 km
Seel KhedaNorth-East4.17 km
LakdiaSouth-West4.27 km
Barbeli KalanEast5.38 km
DhamantoriNorth-East5.41 km
Bijawan KalanSouth-East5.47 km
AnkiaSouth-East5.92 km
BhakwahaSouth-East5.99 km
SumerSouth6.41 km
TareniNorth-West6.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanwas

Bhanwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kachnaria, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 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 Biaora to Bhanwas is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rajgarh to Bhanwas is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhanwas

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

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

FAQs about Bhanwas

Where is Bhanwas located?

Bhanwas village is located in Suthaliya Tehsil, Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanwas?

Bhanwas is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhanwas?

The pincode of Bhanwas is 465669.

What is the population of Bhanwas?

Bhanwas had a total population of 1,855, including 944 males and 911 females.

How many households are there in Bhanwas?

Bhanwas had 339 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanwas was 52.22%. Male literacy was 66.08% and female literacy was 37.80%.