Bhendavade - Hatkanangle, Kolhapur

Bhendavade is a village situated in the Hatkanangle tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hatkanangle and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Bhendawade serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhendavade village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendavade is 567279. The village covers a total geographical area of 664 hectares and falls under the 416112 pincode. Vadgaon Kasba is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bhendavade village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hatkanangle Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhendavade

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendavade village had a total population of 4,686 people, including 2,407 males and 2,279 females, living in 982 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 70.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendavade

Bhendavade 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 Bhendavade

Bhendavade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hatkanagale, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vadgaon Kasba to Bhendavade is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Bhendavade is about 27 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 Bhendavade

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

Health Facilities in Bhendavade

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

FAQs about Bhendavade