Bafapur (Wafapur) - Ashta, Sehore

Bafapur (Wafapur) is a village situated in the Ashta tehsil of Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashta and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sehore. Bafapur (Wafapur) village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bafapur (Wafapur) is 483000. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.8 hectares and falls under the 466116 pincode. Ashta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bafapur (Wafapur) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bafapur (Wafapur)

According to the 2011 Census, Bafapur (Wafapur) village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 988 males and 875 females, living in 352 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.90%, with male literacy at 85.65% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 681.

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

Nearby Villages of Bafapur (Wafapur)

Bafapur (Wafapur) 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 Bafapur (Wafapur)

Bafapur (Wafapur) 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 Jabri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashta to Bafapur (Wafapur) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sehore to Bafapur (Wafapur) is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bafapur (Wafapur)

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

Health Facilities in Bafapur (Wafapur)

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

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