Balewadi - Ashti, Beed

Balewadi is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Beed district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from Ashti and around 95 km from Bid. Pargaon (jo) serves as the Village Panchayat for Balewadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balewadi is 558893. The village covers a total geographical area of 852 hectares and falls under the 414202 pincode. Ahmadnagar is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Balewadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ashti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Beed Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balewadi

According to the 2011 Census, Balewadi village had a total population of 894 people, including 472 males and 422 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.22%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 75.46%.

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 Population894472422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015843
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population652366286
Illiterate Population242106136

Nearby Villages of Balewadi

Balewadi 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)
Pargaon JogeshwariNorth2.50 km
KhadkatSouth2.61 km
Sangvi AshtiWest3.26 km
SitpurSouth-West4.26 km
NagapurWest4.81 km
TakalsingNorth-West5.12 km
WalunjNorth5.86 km
NimbodiSouth6.06 km
MahiSouth-West6.17 km
HingniWest6.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Balewadi

Balewadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ahmadnagar to Balewadi is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bid to Balewadi is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balewadi

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

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

Health Facilities in Balewadi

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

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

FAQs about Balewadi

Where is Balewadi located?

Balewadi village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Beed district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Balewadi?

The Village Panchayat of Balewadi is Pargaon (jo).

What is the pincode of Balewadi?

The pincode of Balewadi is 414202.

What is the population of Balewadi?

Balewadi had a total population of 894, including 472 males and 422 females.

How many households are there in Balewadi?

Balewadi had 187 households.

What is the literacy rate in Balewadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balewadi was 82.22%. Male literacy was 88.41% and female literacy was 75.46%.