Bajartola - Tumsar, Bhandara

Bajartola is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Dongri[bk] serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajartola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajartola is 536653. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.74 hectares and falls under the 441601 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bajartola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bajartola

As per Census 2011, Bajartola village has a total population of 2,974 people, consisting of 1,469 males and 1,505 females. The village has 651 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,294 literate and 680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 501 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9741,4691,505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311161150
Scheduled Castes (SC)420218202
Scheduled Tribes (ST)501234267
Literate Population2,2941,2111,083
Illiterate Population680258422

Nearby Villages of Bajartola

Bajartola 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)
ChandmaraNorth-East1.38 km
Dongari BuSouth-East1.62 km
Laxmipur HameshaNorth2.38 km
KurmudaSouth2.41 km
KodbiNorth-East2.46 km
SalagulliWest2.74 km
Balapur (hamesha)South-East2.97 km
DeonaraSouth-West3.35 km
LobhiEast3.63 km
Laxmipur (hamesha)South3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajartola

Bajartola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongri Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumsar to Bajartola is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Bajartola is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajartola

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

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

Health Facilities in Bajartola

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

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

FAQs about Bajartola

Where is Bajartola located?

Bajartola village is located in Tumsar Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajartola?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajartola is Dongri[bk].

What is the pincode of Bajartola?

The pincode of Bajartola is 441601.

What is the population of Bajartola?

Bajartola has a total population of 2,974, including 1,469 males and 1,505 females.

How many households are there in Bajartola?

There are 651 households in Bajartola.

What is the literacy rate in Bajartola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajartola is 77.14%. Male literacy is 82.44% and female literacy is 71.96%.