Bafla Village
Bafla is a revenue village in Khirkiya tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It had a population of 447 in 91 households (Census 2011).
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447 souls. 91 homes.
Khirkiya tehsil, Harda district, Madhya Pradesh.
Bafla today
- Apple₹6,000Harda(F&V) APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹7,273Timarni APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,500Harda(F&V) APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Bafla at a glance
Bafla is a mid-sized village of Khirkiya tehsil: 447 people in 91 households (Census 2011), 48th of its 80 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 72.6%, above Harda district's 68.5% (Khirkiya tehsil: 69.8%), while the sex ratio was 910 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 933. It falls under Saktapur gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 461441. The village covers 460 hectares — about 4.6 km², or roughly 97 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Mandla, about 1.1 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
Gram panchayat: Saktapur →
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Khirkiya Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 281 m above sea level At Bafla's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Bafla is in the Saktapur (सक्तापुर) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Saktapur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Bafla compares
By population, Bafla ranks #48 of 80 inhabited villages in Khirkiya tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Bafla ranks
| Ranked by | Bafla | In Harda district | In Madhya Pradesh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 447 | 342 of 511 | 36,747 of 51,903 (tied)above 29% | 665 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 91 | 324 of 511 (tied) | 37,399 of 51,903 (tied)above 28% | 126 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 72.6% | 189 of 511 (tied) | 12,885 of 51,903 (tied)above 75% | 68.4% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 910 per 1,000 males | 341 of 511 (tied) | 33,362 of 51,811 (tied)above 35% | 934 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.91 per household | 295 of 511 (tied) | 19,130 of 51,903 (tied)above 63% | 5.00 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 97.1 per km² | 373 of 511 | 43,048 of 50,614 (tied)above 15% | 156.3 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 57.5% | 42 of 511 | 9,150 of 51,903 (tied)above 82% | 44.3% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Bafla
In Harda district
- GurarkhedaHandiya, Harda392 people · 74.7% literate · 894 per 1,000 · 4.90 per householdCompare →
- KolwaHandiya, Harda599 people · 72.4% literate · 908 per 1,000 · 5.03 per householdCompare →
- BhayliRehatgaon, Harda520 people · 76.5% literate · 926 per 1,000 · 4.95 per householdCompare →
- KankakachKhirkiya, Harda428 people · 69.8% literate · 894 per 1,000 · 4.65 per householdCompare →
- KalpiRehatgaon, Harda361 people · 69.0% literate · 930 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Madhya Pradesh
- Berkhera MahentJaisinagar, Sagar429 people · 72.1% literate · 907 per 1,000 · 4.93 per householdCompare →
- GiduriRaghurajnagar (Nagriya), Satna448 people · 71.7% literate · 915 per 1,000 · 4.92 per householdCompare →
- Sultan JhanpurGairatganj, Raisen445 people · 72.8% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 4.84 per householdCompare →
- UmariyaRaisen, Raisen437 people · 73.6% literate · 908 per 1,000 · 4.97 per householdCompare →
- Pipariya BirsaAmarwara, Chhindwara473 people · 72.2% literate · 900 per 1,000 · 4.88 per householdCompare →
Compare Bafla with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Bafla had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 461441
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View all 91 →Bafla — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Madhya Pradesh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+23.5%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 447Census 2011
- Male / female
- 234 / 213
- Households
- 91
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 72.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 257
- Work participation
- 57.5%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Bafla on the map
Bafla · 22.2129° N, 76.9507° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Bafla's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Madhya Pradesh Assembly 2023 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postNearest services to Bafla
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Bafla's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeNone within 25 km
- Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
- Hospital / PHCGovernment hospital Khirkiya · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Bafla
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Government hospital Khirkiya · Hospital10.7 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Bafla
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Bafla's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices185 in Harda district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics18 in Harda district
Hospital · 11 km away (straight line)
CHC Khirkiya
Hospital · 13 km away (straight line)
Sirali
Hospital · 17 km away (straight line)
Sub Health Center
Temples2 in Harda district
Other places of worship1 in Harda district
Transport10 in Harda district
- Bhirangi
Railway station · 2.9 km away (straight line)
- Kurawan
Railway station · 4.8 km away (straight line)
- Masangaon
Railway station · 7.7 km away (straight line)
Community places2 in Harda district
All places in Khirkiya tehsil (3) →Places of worship in Bafla →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Bafla
Where is Bafla located?
Bafla is a village in Khirkiya tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Bafla in?
Bafla is in Harda district of Madhya Pradesh.
Which gram panchayat does Bafla belong to?
Bafla comes under the Saktapur gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Bafla?
The pincode of Bafla, Khirkiya, Harda is 461441.
What is the population of Bafla?
As per the 2011 Census, Bafla had a population of 447 (234 males and 213 females).
How many households are there in Bafla?
Bafla had 91 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Bafla?
Bafla covers about 460 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Bafla?
The literacy rate of Bafla was 72.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Bafla?
Bafla had 910 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bafla in?
Bafla is in the Betul Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Bafla?
Durgadas (D. D.) Uikey (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Betul Lok Sabha seat, which includes Bafla, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Bafla in?
Bafla is in the Harda assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Bafla?
Dr. Ramkishore Dogne (Indian National Congress) won the Harda assembly seat, which includes Bafla, in 2023.
Which development block is Bafla in?
Bafla is in the Khirkiya development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Bafla?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bafla is 486602 and its Census 2011 village code is 486602.
Which villages are near Bafla?
Villages near Bafla include Mandla (1.1 km), Saktapur (1.9 km), Neem Sarai (2.6 km), Loni (3.3 km), Dholgaon Khurd (3.8 km).
What is the population of Bafla in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Bafla's Census 2011 population of 447 by Madhya Pradesh's official RGI projection (+23.5% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 550 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Bafla?
The sarpanch of Bafla has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (20 Sept 2026 – 19 Oct 2026): 6.9 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for November: 14.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Harda district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | Harda(F&V) APMC | 5,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Chana Kabuli | Harda APMC | 6,000 | 8,200 | 7,951 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Desi (F.A.Q. Split) | Harda APMC | 6,526 | 7,276 | 7,276 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Desi (F.A.Q. Split) | Khirkiya APMC | 6,651 | 6,761 | 6,761 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Sirali APMC | 6,901 | 6,901 | 6,901 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Gram | Timarni APMC | 6,200 | 7,273 | 7,273 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Harda(F&V) APMC | 1,000 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Urda/Urd | Khirkiya APMC | 5,001 | 9,300 | 8,400 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Bafla's shops. Best mandi price near Bafla →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026