Bamra - Pohri, Shivpuri

Bamra is a village situated in the Pohri tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pohri and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Bamra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamra is 455226. The village covers a total geographical area of 366.59 hectares and falls under the 473775 pincode. Shivpuri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bamra

According to the 2011 Census, Bamra village had a total population of 1,678 people, including 915 males and 763 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.13%, with male literacy at 72.65% and female literacy at 42.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 497.

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 Population1,678915763
Child Population (0–6 yrs)320169151
Scheduled Castes (SC)497286211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population803542261
Illiterate Population875373502

Nearby Villages of Bamra

Bamra 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)
GhataiWest2.31 km
Toriya JagirNorth-East2.89 km
RajpurSouth-West2.97 km
RanipuraWest3.11 km
Rant KhedaSouth-West3.17 km
GuddaSouth3.18 km
BehatEast4.00 km
BeshiWest4.64 km
BhainsadaSouth-West4.69 km
PatanpurNorth-East4.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamra

Bamra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Raishree, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shivpuri to Bamra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamra

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

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

Health Facilities in Bamra

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

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

FAQs about Bamra

Where is Bamra located?

Bamra village is located in Pohri Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bamra?

Bamra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bamra?

The pincode of Bamra is 473775.

What is the population of Bamra?

Bamra had a total population of 1,678, including 915 males and 763 females.

How many households are there in Bamra?

Bamra had 414 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bamra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamra was 59.13%. Male literacy was 72.65% and female literacy was 42.65%.