Bamhani - Tumsar, Bhandara

Bamhani is a village situated in the Tumsar tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tumsar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Bamhni serves as the Village Panchayat for Bamhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 536779. The village covers a total geographical area of 376.98 hectares and falls under the 441913 pincode. Tumsar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bamhani

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhani village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 796 males and 813 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 75.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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 Population1,609796813
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1365680
Scheduled Castes (SC)311615
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,195642553
Illiterate Population414154260

Nearby Villages of Bamhani

Bamhani 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)
KoshtiNorth1.46 km
Madagi (dewhadi)South-West1.70 km
Dewhada Kh.South-East1.93 km
ShiwaniWest2.01 km
NarsinhatolaSouth-East2.29 km
PatiltolaEast2.69 km
BoriNorth2.77 km
GhatkurodaNorth-East2.84 km
TudkaWest3.14 km
Dewhada Buj.South3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamhani

Bamhani 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 Tumsar Road, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Tumsar to Bamhani is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Bamhani is about 36 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 Bamhani

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

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

Health Facilities in Bamhani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bamhani 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Bamhani

Where is Bamhani located?

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

What is the Village Panchayat of Bamhani?

The Village Panchayat of Bamhani is Bamhni.

What is the pincode of Bamhani?

The pincode of Bamhani is 441913.

What is the population of Bamhani?

Bamhani had a total population of 1,609, including 796 males and 813 females.

How many households are there in Bamhani?

Bamhani had 363 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bamhani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamhani was 81.13%. Male literacy was 86.76% and female literacy was 75.44%.