Balwadi - Raver, Jalgaon

Balwadi is a village situated in the Raver tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raver and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Balwadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balwadi is 526953. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.65 hectares and falls under the 425507 pincode. Raver is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Balwadi

As per Census 2011, Balwadi village has a total population of 2,457 people, consisting of 1,284 males and 1,173 females. The village has 657 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,550 literate and 907 illiterate residents. Additionally, 433 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 522 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Balwadi

Balwadi 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 Balwadi

Balwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimbhora, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raver to Balwadi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Balwadi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balwadi

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

Health Facilities in Balwadi

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

FAQs about Balwadi