Benwadi

Benwadi is a village located in Karjat tehsil of Ahmadnagar district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Karjat (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Ahmadnagar. As per 2009 stats, Benawadi is the gram panchayat of Benwadi village.

Here you can discover what makes Benwadi unique in its vibrant Karjat-Ahmadnagar region. You’ll see Benwadi’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 Benwadi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benwadi is 558606. The village spans a total geographical area of 1701 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 414402. Ahmadnagar is nearest town to Benwadi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 83km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benwadi 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 Karjat jamkhed Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Benwadi

Population of Benwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Benwadi has a total population of about 2,571, with approximately 1,384 males and 1,187 females. The sex ratio is around 857 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 323 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 409 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 46. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.16%, with male literacy at about 66.55% and female literacy near 50.55%. There are around 515 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benwadi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Benwadi

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

Nearby Villages of Benwadi

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Benwadi