Bhastan - Shegaon, Buldhana

Bhastan is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from Shegaon and around 70 km from Buldana. Bhastan village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhastan is 528399. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.59 hectares and falls under the 444203 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bhastan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhastan village had a total population of 771 people, including 399 males and 372 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.82%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 79.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhastan

Bhastan 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 Bhastan

Public transport in the Bhastan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Bhastan is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Bhastan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhastan

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

Health Facilities in Bhastan

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

FAQs about Bhastan