Bhawad - Pauni, Bhandara

Bhawad is a village situated in the Pauni tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pauni and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Bhawad village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawad is 537322. The village covers a total geographical area of 650.12 hectares and falls under the 441908 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhawad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawad village had a total population of 2,199 people, including 1,099 males and 1,100 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.22%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 72.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawad

Bhawad 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 Bhawad

Bhawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Bhawad is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Bhawad is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawad

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

Health Facilities in Bhawad

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

FAQs about Bhawad