Bamhanwada - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Bamhanwada is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bamhanwada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhanwada is 495916. The village covers a total geographical area of 670.9 hectares and falls under the 480884 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bamhanwada 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 Bamhanwada

As per Census 2011, Bamhanwada village has a total population of 1,546 people, consisting of 769 males and 777 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 949 literate and 597 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 612 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,546769777
Child Population (0–6 yrs)249127122
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527577
Scheduled Tribes (ST)612298314
Literate Population949521428
Illiterate Population597248349

Nearby Villages of Bamhanwada

Bamhanwada 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)
SemartalSouth-West1.92 km
BhensanwahiNorth2.00 km
PayaliWest2.08 km
SeluwaNorth-East2.17 km
LamtaEast2.42 km
HarraiSouth-East3.01 km
BarelaNorth-East3.59 km
JogiguphaNorth-West3.76 km
GudarraNorth3.87 km
BalpuraEast4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhanwada

Bamhanwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bamhanwada is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bamhanwada is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamhanwada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bamhanwada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamhanwada 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 >10 km

FAQs about Bamhanwada

Where is Bamhanwada located?

Bamhanwada village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamhanwada?

Bamhanwada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bamhanwada?

The pincode of Bamhanwada is 480884.

What is the population of Bamhanwada?

Bamhanwada has a total population of 1,546, including 769 males and 777 females.

How many households are there in Bamhanwada?

There are 354 households in Bamhanwada.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhanwada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhanwada is 61.38%. Male literacy is 67.75% and female literacy is 55.08%.