Bapawali - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Bapawali is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Machmour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bapawali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bapawali is 456134. The village covers a total geographical area of 461.28 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bapawali

According to the 2011 Census, Bapawali village had a total population of 731 people, including 368 males and 363 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.48%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 38.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Bapawali

Bapawali 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 Bapawali

Bapawali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kolaras, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Bapawali is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bapawali is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bapawali

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

Health Facilities in Bapawali

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

FAQs about Bapawali