Bhangura - Malkapur, Buldhana

Bhangura is a village situated in the Malkapur tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Malkapur and around 63 km from Buldana. Bhangura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangura is 528592. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.93 hectares and falls under the 443112 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bhangura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhangura village had a total population of 976 people, including 500 males and 476 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 66.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 242, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 205.

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 Population976500476
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196158
Scheduled Castes (SC)242116126
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20598107
Literate Population667387280
Illiterate Population309113196

Nearby Villages of Bhangura

Bhangura 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)
BhandgureNorth-West1.94 km
WiwaraSouth-East2.19 km
RanthamNorth-East2.23 km
ChikhaliNorth-East3.65 km
DasarkhedEast3.70 km
TarodeNorth-West4.12 km
RangaonSouth4.45 km
ShivniSouth4.62 km
RuikhedeWest4.78 km
GhodiSouth-East5.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhangura

Bhangura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khamkhed, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 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 Malkapur to Bhangura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Bhangura is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhangura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhangura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhangura

Where is Bhangura located?

Bhangura village is located in Malkapur Tehsil, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhangura?

Bhangura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhangura?

The pincode of Bhangura is 443112.

What is the population of Bhangura?

Bhangura had a total population of 976, including 500 males and 476 females.

How many households are there in Bhangura?

Bhangura had 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhangura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhangura was 77.83%. Male literacy was 88.15% and female literacy was 66.99%.