Babaiya - Chhapara, Seoni

Babaiya is a village situated in the Chhapara tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dungaria Chhapara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Babiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babaiya is 495952. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.06 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Babaiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Seoni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Babaiya

According to the 2011 Census, Babaiya village had a total population of 743 people, including 364 males and 379 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.01%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 32.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 720.

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

Nearby Villages of Babaiya

Babaiya 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 Babaiya

Babaiya 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 Kaniwara, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Babaiya is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Babaiya is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babaiya

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

Health Facilities in Babaiya

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

FAQs about Babaiya