Bamhani - Ghansaur, Seoni

Bamhani is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 54 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 154 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bamhni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 496250. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.29 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Ghansaur is the nearest town, located about 114 km away.

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

Population of Bamhani

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhani village had a total population of 760 people, including 367 males and 393 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.87%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 60.84%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 590.

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 Population760367393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1246361
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)590287303
Literate Population438236202
Illiterate Population322131191

Nearby Villages of Bamhani

Bamhani 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)
SingarpurWest1.42 km
DawajhirSouth-East1.94 km
GotaWest2.26 km
PatanNorth-East2.78 km
KukriNorth-West2.98 km
PhulehraNorth-West3.32 km
KusmiWest3.36 km
SudamapurNorth-West4.14 km
KedarpurNorth-West4.49 km
MachhariyaSouth-West4.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhani

Public transport in the Bamhani is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandla Fort, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghansaur to Bamhani is about 114 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bamhani is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bamhani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bamhani

Where is Bamhani located?

Bamhani village is located in Ghansaur Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bamhani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamhani is Bamhni.

What is the pincode of Bamhani?

The pincode of Bamhani is 480997.

What is the population of Bamhani?

Bamhani had a total population of 760, including 367 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Bamhani?

Bamhani had 186 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhani was 68.87%. Male literacy was 77.63% and female literacy was 60.84%.