Bhardu - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Bhardu is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bhardu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhardu is 525909. The village covers a total geographical area of 644.19 hectares and falls under the 425426 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Bhardu

As per Census 2011, Bhardu village has a total population of 2,322 people, consisting of 1,134 males and 1,188 females. The village has 450 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,403 literate and 919 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,300 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3221,1341,188
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20710899
Scheduled Castes (SC)422
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,3001,1221,178
Literate Population1,403766637
Illiterate Population919368551

Nearby Villages of Bhardu

Bhardu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahalkaduNorth2.19 km
KelpadaWest2.36 km
VisarwadiSouth2.36 km
VrhadipadaSouth-West2.86 km
KeliEast3.00 km
Sonare DigarNorth-West3.18 km
BandharpadaSouth-East3.45 km
TarapurNorth3.78 km
BalaamraiSouth3.91 km
KharjeWest4.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhardu

Bhardu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Bhardu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bhardu is about 38 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 Bhardu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhardu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bhardu

Where is Bhardu located?

Bhardu village is located in Nawapur Tehsil, Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhardu?

Bhardu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhardu?

The pincode of Bhardu is 425426.

What is the population of Bhardu?

Bhardu has a total population of 2,322, including 1,134 males and 1,188 females.

How many households are there in Bhardu?

There are 450 households in Bhardu.

What is the literacy rate in Bhardu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhardu is 60.42%. Male literacy is 67.55% and female literacy is 53.62%.