Bhanvad

Bhanvad is a village located in Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Mahuva (tehsildar office) and 108km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Bhanvad village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bhanvad unique in its vibrant Mahuva-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Bhanvad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhanvad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhanvad is 516789. The village spans a total geographical area of 753.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364280. Mahuva is nearest town to Bhanvad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhanvad village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mahuva Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amreli Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhanvad

Population of Bhanvad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanvad has a total population of about 864, with approximately 454 males and 410 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 121 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 67 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.59%, with male literacy at about 76.87% and female literacy near 57.32%. There are around 156 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhanvad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhanvad

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhanvad. As per the 2011 stats, Bhanvad had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhanvad

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhanvad helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhanvad.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhanvad