Baghai - Dhanora, Seoni

Baghai is a village situated in the Dhanora tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanora and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Baghai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghai is 496414. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.69 hectares and falls under the 480999 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Baghai

As per Census 2011, Baghai village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 276 males and 288 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 301 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 137 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baghai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baghai

Baghai 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 Baghai

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baghai. The nearest railway station is Keolari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Baghai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Baghai is about 82 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 Baghai

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

Health Facilities in Baghai

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

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