Bodad - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Bodad is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Bodad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodad is 532029. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.98 hectares and falls under the 444809 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bodad

According to the 2011 Census, Bodad village had a total population of 464 people, including 234 males and 230 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.73%, with male literacy at 89.42% and female literacy at 75.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population464234230
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532627
Scheduled Castes (SC)642836
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population340186154
Illiterate Population1244876

Nearby Villages of Bodad

Bodad 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SubhanpurNorth1.02 km
AlampurSouth-East2.39 km
SaikhedaEast2.80 km
Karanja BahiramNorth-East2.87 km
BhalewadiSouth-West3.06 km
RatanpurSouth-East3.07 km
PalaskhediNorth-West3.39 km
KalhodiSouth-East3.61 km
SarfapurSouth-East4.17 km
Khel Chaudhar (karajgaon)South4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodad

Bodad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Bodad is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Bodad is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bodad

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bodad

Where is Bodad located?

Bodad village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodad?

Bodad is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bodad?

The pincode of Bodad is 444809.

What is the population of Bodad?

Bodad had a total population of 464, including 234 males and 230 females.

How many households are there in Bodad?

Bodad had 106 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bodad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodad was 82.73%. Male literacy was 89.42% and female literacy was 75.86%.