Bawachi - Paranda, Dharashiv

Bawachi is a village situated in the Paranda tehsil of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 35 km from Paranda and around 82 km from Osmanabad. Bawachi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bawachi is 561085. The village covers a total geographical area of 760.06 hectares and falls under the 413502 pincode. Paranda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bawachi

As per Census 2011, Bawachi village has a total population of 1,404 people, consisting of 723 males and 681 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 897 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,404723681
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610284
Scheduled Castes (SC)19710988
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1046
Literate Population897498399
Illiterate Population507225282

Nearby Villages of Bawachi

Bawachi 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)
DudhiSouth-West1.96 km
KhasapuriNorth-West2.00 km
BodakhaEast2.18 km
RuiSouth-West3.19 km
PimpalwadiSouth-East3.32 km
AndhoriNorth3.42 km
DahitanaEast3.84 km
KhasgaonSouth-West4.07 km
BrahmagaonSouth4.31 km
GharagaonNorth-East4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bawachi

Bawachi 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 Uplai, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paranda to Bawachi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Osmanabad to Bawachi is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bawachi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bawachi

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

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

FAQs about Bawachi

Where is Bawachi located?

Bawachi village is located in Paranda Tehsil, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bawachi?

Bawachi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bawachi?

The pincode of Bawachi is 413502.

What is the population of Bawachi?

Bawachi has a total population of 1,404, including 723 males and 681 females.

How many households are there in Bawachi?

There are 341 households in Bawachi.

What is the literacy rate in Bawachi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bawachi is 63.89%. Male literacy is 68.88% and female literacy is 58.59%.