Bachhara village, Amarpatan tehsil | Pincode 485775

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

nirmala bunkar

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LGD code: 464287
Pincode: 485775
Post office: Amarpatan
Population: 1,212
Households: 251
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 631
Distance to district centre: 30 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Bhopal: 394 km
Distance to Delhi: 607 km
Nearest railway station: Baghai Road · 17 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CH Amarpatan · 14 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bachhara compares

By population, Bachhara ranks #56 of 162 villages in Amarpatan mandal.

Literacy rate

57.1%

−2.5% vs mandal average

Bachhara: 57.1%
Amarpatan mandal: 59.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

879

−69 vs mandal average

Bachhara: 879
Amarpatan mandal: 948

Household size

people per home

4.8

+0.5 vs mandal average

Bachhara: 4.8
Amarpatan mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bachhara at a glance

Bachhara is a village of 1,212 people in 251 households (Census 2011) in Amarpatan tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, the 56th-largest of 162 villages in Amarpatan tehsil. Literacy is 57%, 3 points below the tehsil average of 60% and the sex ratio is 879 women per 1,000 men. It lies 30 km from the Maihar district centre, 17 km from Baghai Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 485775, served by Amarpatan post office; the LGD village code is 464287. The nearest hospital or health centre is CH Amarpatan, 14 km away. The sarpanch is nirmala bunkar, and the village votes in Rampur-Baghelan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Vikram Singh (Vicky). The population is estimated at 1,429 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bachhara · this village	1,212	57%	—
Bachhara · Amarpatan	818	53%	0 km N
Kolluha · Amarpatan	733	72%	0.6 km SE
Dhamna · Amarpatan	933	56%	1.4 km SW
Pal · Rampur Baghelan	1,467	59%	1.4 km NE
Pal · Narsinghgarh	340	52%	1.4 km NE
Pal · Khatauli	1,328	65%	1.6 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bachhara

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 10
Power hours (winter): 10
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: AMARPATAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 234.42
Irrigated area (ha): 30.23
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bachhara

LGD code: 464287
Pincode: 485775
Post office: Amarpatan
Population (Census 2011): 1,212
Population (projected 2026): 1,429
Households: 251
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 879
Literacy rate: 57.1%
Coordinates: 24.39705°N, 81.08083°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Satna
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rampur-Baghelan
Member of Parliament: Ganesh Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vikram Singh (Vicky)
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: nirmala bunkar
Block / Mandal: Amarpatan

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Maihar district level

Then & Now

Bachhara — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,212

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,429

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

251

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

296

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,212Census 2011
Households: 251Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 879 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4292026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2962026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 5,64,02,812ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 59.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Maihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,15,287PMAY-G · 37,15,287 of 49,89,236 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Maihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,79,642Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Maihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Bachhara

Mandal centre

Amarpatan · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 48 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Maihar · ≈ 30 km

≈ 1 h 2 min by car · 1 h 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhopal394 kmcapital
Delhi607 km
Kolkata770 km
Hyderabad825 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBaghai Road17 km
Hospital / PHCCH Amarpatan14 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank of India25 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil25 km

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September 2026

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures

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MP gets 33.1 inches rain, 88.7% of seasonal quota: 13 days left for monsoon withdrawal; heavy rain expected...
Bhaskar English23h ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 42,490 crore for infrastructure and welfare schemes
The News Mill2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves proposals worth over Rs 42,490 crore for strengthening infra, expanding welfare measures
ANI News2 days ago
Fake farmer registrations, cheap moong: How Madhya Pradesh's MSP scheme was exploited
India Today2 days ago
Madhya Pradesh to launch state bus service on Sep 25, eyes 75% village connectivity by 2030
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People often ask about Bachhara

What is the pincode of Bachhara?

The pincode of Bachhara, Amarpatan tehsil, Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh is 485775. The post office is Amarpatan.

Which post office delivers to Bachhara?

Mail for Bachhara is delivered through Amarpatan post office, pincode 485775, in Amarpatan tehsil, Maihar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bachhara located?

Bachhara is a village in Amarpatan tehsil of Maihar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Bachhara as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bachhara village has a population of 1,212 across 251 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bachhara?

The current sarpanch of Bachhara gram panchayat is nirmala bunkar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bachhara in?

Bachhara falls under the Satna Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Madhya Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bachhara in?

Bachhara falls under the Rampur-Baghelan assembly constituency (AC #67) of Madhya Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Bachhara?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bachhara village is 57.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Bachhara?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bachhara village is 879 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bachhara?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bachhara, including Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bachhara from Maihar district centre?

Bachhara is approximately 30 km (straight-line) from the centre of Maihar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bachhara?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bachhara village is 464287.

How big is Bachhara compared to other villages in Amarpatan tehsil?

Bachhara ranks 56 of 162 villages in Amarpatan tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,212 residents).

How far is Bachhara from Bhopal?

Bachhara is about 394 km from Bhopal in a straight line (the state capital of Madhya Pradesh); by road expect roughly 512 km.

How far is Bachhara from Delhi?

Bachhara is about 607 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 789 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bachhara?

Baghai Road is the nearest railway station to Bachhara, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bachhara?

CH Amarpatan is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bachhara, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bachhara?

Union Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Bachhara, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 32 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bachhara?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bachhara, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Bachhara?

Bachhara falls under Rampur-Baghelan assembly constituency (AC 67). The sitting MLA is Vikram Singh (Vicky) (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bachhara?

Bachhara is in Satna Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ganesh Singh (Ganesh Singh).

What is the population of Bachhara in 2026?

Bachhara is estimated at 1,429 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,212 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bachhara in?

Madhya Pradesh falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Bachhara in Maihar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Bachhara?

nirmala bunkar is the sarpanch of Bachhara gram panchayat, Amarpatan tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Amarpatan tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)