Betawad - Sindkhede, Dhule

Betawad is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Betawad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Betawad is 526201. The village covers a total geographical area of 1491.07 hectares and falls under the 425403 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Betawad

According to the 2011 Census, Betawad village had a total population of 7,692 people, including 3,918 males and 3,774 females, living in 1,618 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.29%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 803, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,041.

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

Nearby Villages of Betawad

Betawad 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 Betawad

Betawad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betavad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Betawad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Betawad is about 33 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 Betawad

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

Health Facilities in Betawad

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

FAQs about Betawad