Bamanwas - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Bamanwas is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 178 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Dodrikhurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamanwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamanwas is 451414. The village covers a total geographical area of 679 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bamanwas

As per Census 2011, Bamanwas village has a total population of 427 people, consisting of 235 males and 192 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 174 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamanwas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population427235192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803743
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19489105
Literate Population17411361
Illiterate Population253122131

Nearby Villages of Bamanwas

Bamanwas 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dodai KhurdSouth-East2.58 km
GarhiNorth-East3.35 km
KhitarpalEast4.37 km
KhaderaSouth-West4.85 km
NadSouth-East5.22 km
UpchaSouth-East5.48 km
DhamaniSouth5.83 km
LadpuraNorth-West6.17 km
BhainsaiNorth-East6.38 km
AgaraNorth-East8.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamanwas

Bamanwas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Birpur, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Bamanwas is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Bamanwas is about 178 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamanwas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bamanwas

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bamanwas

Where is Bamanwas located?

Bamanwas village is located in Vijaypur Tehsil, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamanwas?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamanwas is Dodrikhurd.

What is the pincode of Bamanwas?

The pincode of Bamanwas is 476332.

What is the population of Bamanwas?

Bamanwas has a total population of 427, including 235 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Bamanwas?

There are 96 households in Bamanwas.

What is the literacy rate in Bamanwas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamanwas is 40.75%. Male literacy is 48.09% and female literacy is 31.77%.