Bhendi - Kalwan, Nashik

Bhendi is a village situated in the Kalwan tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalwan and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Bhendi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendi is 549918. The village covers a total geographical area of 778 hectares and falls under the 423501 pincode. Satana is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bhendi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendi village had a total population of 2,457 people, including 1,244 males and 1,213 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 84.10% and female literacy at 70.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 385.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendi

Bhendi 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 Bhendi

Public transport in the Bhendi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lasalgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Satana to Bhendi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Bhendi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhendi

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

Health Facilities in Bhendi

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

FAQs about Bhendi