Bhattu - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Bhattu is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Girui Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhattu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhattu is 501151. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.58 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Jaisinghnagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhattu 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 Bhattu

According to the 2011 Census, Bhattu village had a total population of 615 people, including 315 males and 300 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.63%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhattu

Bhattu 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 Bhattu

Bhattu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Beohari, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisinghnagar to Bhattu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Bhattu is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhattu

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

Health Facilities in Bhattu

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

FAQs about Bhattu