Banhaga - Badarwas, Shivpuri

Banhaga is a village situated in the Badarwas tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badarwas and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Vahanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banhaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhaga is 455968. The village covers a total geographical area of 615.77 hectares and falls under the 473885 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Banhaga

As per Census 2011, Banhaga village has a total population of 1,082 people, consisting of 547 males and 535 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 667 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,082547535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235133102
Scheduled Castes (SC)1495
Scheduled Tribes (ST)667324343
Literate Population472274198
Illiterate Population610273337

Nearby Villages of Banhaga

Banhaga 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)
Semari KhurdSouth1.86 km
BhansedaNorth2.12 km
Band KhedaEast2.28 km
Geed KhedaNorth-East2.46 km
Barkheda KhurdSouth-East2.80 km
Ber KhediNorth-West2.91 km
AjalpurWest3.09 km
Haripur (myana)West3.32 km
ShyampurNorth3.38 km
ChirkhedaSouth-West3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banhaga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Banhaga. The nearest railway station is Rayser, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Banhaga is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Banhaga is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banhaga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Banhaga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banhaga

Where is Banhaga located?

Banhaga village is located in Badarwas Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banhaga?

The Gram Panchayat of Banhaga is Vahanga.

What is the pincode of Banhaga?

The pincode of Banhaga is 473885.

What is the population of Banhaga?

Banhaga has a total population of 1,082, including 547 males and 535 females.

How many households are there in Banhaga?

There are 246 households in Banhaga.

What is the literacy rate in Banhaga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banhaga is 43.62%. Male literacy is 50.09% and female literacy is 37.01%.