Bhamb - Mahagaon, Yavatmal

Bhamb is a village situated in the Mahagaon tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahagaon and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Pimpri serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhamb village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhamb is 543173. The village covers a total geographical area of 1607 hectares and falls under the 445209 pincode. Umarkhed is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bhamb

According to the 2011 Census, Bhamb village had a total population of 1,664 people, including 822 males and 842 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.92%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 63.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhamb

Bhamb 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 Bhamb

Bhamb is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Himayatnagar, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkhed to Bhamb is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Bhamb is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhamb

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

Health Facilities in Bhamb

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

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