Bhangjir - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Bhangjir is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Bijaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhangjir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangjir is 501053. The village covers a total geographical area of 795.02 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bhangjir

According to the 2011 Census, Bhangjir village had a total population of 620 people, including 319 males and 301 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.47%, with male literacy at 68.01% and female literacy at 32.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 583.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhangjir

Bhangjir 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 Bhangjir

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bhangjir. The nearest railway station is Chhataini, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Bhangjir is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Bhangjir is about 67 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 Bhangjir

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

Health Facilities in Bhangjir

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

FAQs about Bhangjir