Bhagora - Murtijapur, Akola

Bhagora is a village situated in the Murtijapur tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murtijapur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Bhagora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagora is 530226. The village covers a total geographical area of 428 hectares and falls under the 444107 pincode. Murtijapur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhagora

As per Census 2011, Bhagora village has a total population of 516 people, consisting of 267 males and 249 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 422 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 37 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population516267249
Child Population (0–6 yrs)452619
Scheduled Castes (SC)294157137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)371720
Literate Population422232190
Illiterate Population943559

Nearby Villages of Bhagora

Bhagora 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)
SantoshpurSouth1.26 km
AnbhoraNorth1.91 km
Dhanora WaidyaSouth-East2.72 km
DudhalamSouth-West2.94 km
MustafapurWest3.04 km
DalambiNorth-West3.23 km
Sanjapur (hirpur)North-West3.76 km
KinhiSouth3.79 km
SherwadiEast3.87 km
SheniSouth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagora

Bhagora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Katepurna, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Murtijapur to Bhagora is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Bhagora is about 37 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 Bhagora

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhagora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhagora 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhagora

Where is Bhagora located?

Bhagora village is located in Murtijapur Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagora?

Bhagora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhagora?

The pincode of Bhagora is 444107.

What is the population of Bhagora?

Bhagora has a total population of 516, including 267 males and 249 females.

How many households are there in Bhagora?

There are 134 households in Bhagora.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagora is 81.78%. Male literacy is 86.89% and female literacy is 76.31%.