Bhilwad - Deola, Nashik

Bhilwad is a village situated in the Deola tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deola and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Wakhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilwad is 549984. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.04 hectares and falls under the 423102 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bhilwad

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilwad village had a total population of 502 people, including 273 males and 229 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 839 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.47%, with male literacy at 71.11% and female literacy at 52.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 250.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilwad

Bhilwad 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 Bhilwad

Bhilwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Summit, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Bhilwad is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Bhilwad is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilwad

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

Health Facilities in Bhilwad

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

FAQs about Bhilwad