Bhadawan

Bhadawan is a village located in Ajra tehsil of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Ajra (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Kolhapur. As per 2009 stats, Bhadvan is the gram panchayat of Bhadawan village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhadawan unique in its vibrant Ajra-Kolhapur region. You’ll see Bhadawan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhadawan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhadawan is 567885. The village spans a total geographical area of 714 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 416505. Gadhinglaj is nearest town to Bhadawan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhadawan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kagal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolhapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bhadawan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadawan has a total population of about 3,107, with approximately 1,404 males and 1,703 females. The sex ratio is around 1212 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 8. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.47%, with male literacy at about 71.65% and female literacy near 56.72%. There are around 860 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhadawan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhadawan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhadawan. As per the 2011 stats, Bhadawan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhadawan

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhadawan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhadawan.

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