Bhumka - Lakhnadon, Seoni

Bhumka is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Patharkathi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhumka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhumka is 495668. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.65 hectares and falls under the 480887 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhumka 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 Bhumka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhumka village had a total population of 545 people, including 274 males and 271 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.79%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 49.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 531.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhumka

Bhumka 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 Bhumka

Bhumka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Bhumka is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Bhumka is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhumka

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

Health Facilities in Bhumka

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

FAQs about Bhumka