Bhensada - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Bhensada is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Kilawani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhensada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhensada is 455875. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.05 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhensada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhensada village had a total population of 292 people, including 160 males and 132 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 825 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.90%, with male literacy at 67.94% and female literacy at 32.08%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population292160132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)552926
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1238934
Illiterate Population1697198

Nearby Villages of Bhensada

Bhensada 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)
PahadaSouth-West1.16 km
KilawaniNorth1.50 km
SingharpurEast1.77 km
JharasNorth-West2.15 km
PiparodaWest2.27 km
RuhanaSouth2.28 km
NaharwaraSouth-East2.45 km
LewaNorth-West2.76 km
GunatoriNorth-East2.86 km
KotariSouth3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhensada

Bhensada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 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 Kolaras to Bhensada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bhensada is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhensada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhensada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhensada

Where is Bhensada located?

Bhensada village is located in Kolaras Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhensada?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhensada is Kilawani.

What is the pincode of Bhensada?

The pincode of Bhensada is 473774.

What is the population of Bhensada?

Bhensada had a total population of 292, including 160 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Bhensada?

Bhensada had 70 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhensada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhensada was 51.90%. Male literacy was 67.94% and female literacy was 32.08%.