Bhilma - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Bhilma is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Bhilma village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilma is 495839. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.15 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhilma 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 Bhilma

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilma village had a total population of 1,220 people, including 633 males and 587 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.57%, with male literacy at 74.50% and female literacy at 62.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilma

Bhilma 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 Bhilma

Bhilma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Binaiki, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bhilma is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bhilma 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 Bhilma

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

Health Facilities in Bhilma

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

FAQs about Bhilma