Bhod - Akot, Akola
Bhod is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Nakhegaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhod village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhod is 529868. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.61 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode.
Bhod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akola East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akola Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Bhod
Bhod 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Agaskhed | North | 2.02 km |
| Gopalkhed | South-West | 2.18 km |
| Pilakwadi | North-West | 2.22 km |
| Chohotta | North-East | 2.47 km |
| Karodi | North-East | 3.00 km |
| Salkhed | North | 3.23 km |
| Wairat Rajapur | South-West | 3.25 km |
| Gandhigram | South | 3.64 km |
| Dharel | North-East | 3.83 km |
| Rajurwadi | North | 4.30 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Bhod
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhod. The nearest railway station is Ugwe, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Akola to Bhod is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Bhod
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhod village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Bhod
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhod village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bhod
Where is Bhod located?
Bhod village is located in Akot Tehsil, Akola district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhod?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhod is Nakhegaon.
What is the pincode of Bhod?
The pincode of Bhod is 444101.