Bhandaraj - Anjangaon Surji, Amravati

Bhandaraj is a village situated in the Anjangaon Surji tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Anjangaon Surji and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Bhandraj serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhandaraj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandaraj is 531736. The village covers a total geographical area of 1619 hectares and falls under the 444705 pincode. Anjangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhandaraj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhandaraj

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandaraj village had a total population of 3,659 people, including 1,890 males and 1,769 females, living in 877 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.75%, with male literacy at 95.30% and female literacy at 90.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,010, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhandaraj

Bhandaraj 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhandaraj

Bhandaraj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anjangaon, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anjangaon to Bhandaraj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Bhandaraj is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandaraj

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhandaraj village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhandaraj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhandaraj village are given below:

FAQs about Bhandaraj