Bodvad Tehsil - Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Bodvad is an administrative tehsil in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bodvad is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Bodwad, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 372 km², including 372.31 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bodvad Tehsil
Bodvad Tehsil has a total of 52 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadgaon | Rural | Amadgaon |
| 2 | Bhankhede Pr.Bo | Rural | Bhankheda Pb. |
| 3 | Bodwad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Borgaon | Rural | Waki |
| 5 | Chikhali Bk. | Rural | Chikhali Bk. |
| 6 | Chinchakhede Pr. Bo | Rural | Chichkhade Pb |
| 7 | Chinchkhede Seem | Rural | Chinchakhede Sim. |
| 8 | Dhanori | Rural | Golegaon Khd. |
| 9 | Dhodkheda | Rural | Dhonkheda |
| 10 | Farkande | Rural | Amadgaon |
| 11 | Ghankhed | Rural | Ghankhede |
| 12 | Golegaon Bk | Rural | Golegaon Khd. |
| 13 | Golegaon Kh | Rural | Golegaon Khd. |
| 14 | Harankhed | Rural | Harankhede |
| 15 | Hingane | Rural | Hingane |
| 16 | Jalchakra Bk. | Rural | Jalchakra Bk. |
| 17 | Jalchakra Kh. | Rural | Jalchakra Bk. |
| 18 | Jamathi | Rural | Jamthi |
| 19 | Junone | Rural | Junone |
| 20 | Karanji | Rural | Karanji |
| 21 | Kolhadi | Rural | Kolhadi |
| 22 | Kurhe Hardo | Rural | Kurha Hardo |
| 23 | Lonwadi | Rural | Lonwadi |
| 24 | Manmodi | Rural | Manmodi |
| 25 | Manur Bk. | Rural | Manur Bk. |
| 26 | Manur Kh. | Rural | Manur Khd. |
| 27 | Muktal | Rural | Muktal |
| 28 | Nadgaon | Rural | Nadgaon |
| 29 | Nandgaon | Rural | Nandagaon |
| 30 | Nimkhed | Rural | Nimkhede |
| 31 | Pachadevali | Rural | Karanji |
| 32 | Palaskhede Bk. | Rural | Palaskhede Bk |
| 33 | Palaskhede Kh. | Rural | Varkhede Khd. |
| 34 | Rajur | Rural | Rajur |
| 35 | Revati | Rural | Yeoti |
| 36 | Salshingi | Rural | Salshingi |
| 37 | Shelwad | Rural | Shelwad |
| 38 | Shevage Bk. | Rural | Chikhali Bk. |
| 39 | Shevage Kh. | Rural | Kurha Hardo |
| 40 | Shirsale | Rural | Shirsala |
| 41 | Sonoti | Rural | Nandagaon |
| 42 | Surwade Bk. | Rural | Surwade Bk. |
| 43 | Surwade Kh. | Rural | Surwade Khd. |
| 44 | Vadji | Rural | Vadaji |
| 45 | Vaki | Rural | Waki |
| 46 | Varad Bk. | Rural | Varad Bk. |
| 47 | Varad Kh. | Rural | Varad Bk. |
| 48 | Varkhed Bk. | Rural | Varkhede Bk. |
| 49 | Varkhed Kh. | Rural | Varkhede Khd. |
| 50 | Vichave | Rural | Vichave |
| 51 | Yengaon | Rural | Yengaon |
| 52 | Yevati | Rural | Yeoti |
Population of Bodvad Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bodvad Tehsil has a total population of 91,799 people, consisting of 47,588 males and 44,211 females. There are 20,697 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 247 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91,799 | 91,799 | 0 |
| Male Population | 47,588 | 47,588 | 0 |
| Female Population | 44,211 | 44,211 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,697 | 20,697 | 0 |
| Population Density | 247 / km² | 247 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 63,656 literate people and 11,548 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,180 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,647 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,548 | 11,548 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 63,656 | 63,656 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,143 | 28,143 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,180 | 12,180 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,647 | 6,647 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.