Baghau - Churhat, Sidhi

Baghau is a village situated in the Churhat tehsil of Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Churhat and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sidhi. Bahgau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghau is 502486. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.96 hectares and falls under the 486771 pincode. Churhat is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Baghau

According to the 2011 Census, Baghau village had a total population of 1,688 people, including 823 males and 865 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.04%, with male literacy at 77.96% and female literacy at 56.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghau

Baghau 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 Baghau

Baghau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwasgram, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Churhat to Baghau is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sidhi to Baghau is about 26 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 Baghau

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

Health Facilities in Baghau

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

FAQs about Baghau