Bamhani - Kurkheda, Gadchiroli

Bamhani is a village situated in the Kurkheda tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurkheda and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Palasgad serves as the Village Panchayat for Bamhani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhani is 538655. The village covers a total geographical area of 500.19 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 39 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 163 people, including 86 males and 77 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

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:

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 Barabhati, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Bamhani is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Bamhani is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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:

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:

FAQs about Bamhani