Bhonti - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Bhonti is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Bhonti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonti is 456191. The village covers a total geographical area of 983.85 hectares and falls under the 473995 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhonti

As per Census 2011, Bhonti village has a total population of 6,083 people, consisting of 3,217 males and 2,866 females. The village has 1,213 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 875 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,834 literate and 2,249 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,0833,2172,866
Child Population (0–6 yrs)875454421
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,221624597
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633033
Literate Population3,8342,3101,524
Illiterate Population2,2499071,342

Nearby Villages of Bhonti

Bhonti 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)
NayakhedaNorth-West2.37 km
KendarNorth2.58 km
PagraSouth-East2.81 km
BajnaEast2.90 km
Mahoba DamronSouth-West3.06 km
TidhariNorth-East3.76 km
NadnaWest4.03 km
ManpuraNorth-West4.13 km
Pahard MuharSouth-East4.59 km
RaipuraNorth-West4.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhonti

Bhonti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Burhpura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Bhonti is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Bhonti 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 Bhonti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhonti

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

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

FAQs about Bhonti

Where is Bhonti located?

Bhonti village is located in Pichhore Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhonti?

Bhonti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhonti?

The pincode of Bhonti is 473995.

What is the population of Bhonti?

Bhonti has a total population of 6,083, including 3,217 males and 2,866 females.

How many households are there in Bhonti?

There are 1,213 households in Bhonti.

What is the literacy rate in Bhonti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhonti is 63.03%. Male literacy is 71.81% and female literacy is 53.18%.