Balbahara - Jaitpur, Shahdol

Balbahara is a village situated in the Jaitpur tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaitpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Balbhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balbahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balbahara is 501535. The village covers a total geographical area of 541.02 hectares and falls under the 484224 pincode. Burhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Balbahara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Balbahara

According to the 2011 Census, Balbahara village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 981 males and 991 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.51%, with male literacy at 81.86% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Balbahara

Balbahara 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 Balbahara

Balbahara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amlai, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burhar to Balbahara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Balbahara is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balbahara

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

Health Facilities in Balbahara

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

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