Bhawai - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Bhawai is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Bhulori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhawai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawai is 531542. The village covers a total geographical area of 773 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bhawai

As per Census 2011, Bhawai village has a total population of 312 people, consisting of 151 males and 161 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 156 literate and 156 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 246 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhawai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhawai

Bhawai 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 Bhawai

Bhawai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Bhawai is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Bhawai is about 65 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 Bhawai

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

Health Facilities in Bhawai

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

FAQs about Bhawai