Babhulwadi - Nandgaon, Nashik

Babhulwadi is a village situated in the Nandgaon tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandgaon and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Babhulwadi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babhulwadi is 550378. The village covers a total geographical area of 861 hectares and falls under the 423106 pincode. Nandgaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Babhulwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Babhulwadi village had a total population of 774 people, including 397 males and 377 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 80.19% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population774397377
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487969
Scheduled Castes (SC)502426
Scheduled Tribes (ST)360177183
Literate Population431255176
Illiterate Population343142201

Nearby Villages of Babhulwadi

Babhulwadi 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)
DoctorwadiWest1.66 km
Jalgaon Kh.South-East2.45 km
Pokhari (pa.)South-West3.46 km
ChandoreNorth-East4.31 km
Jalgaon Bk.South-East5.50 km
SakoraNorth-West5.71 km
PimparkhedEast5.89 km
TandulwadiSouth-West6.44 km
ManikpunjSouth6.59 km
MuldongariNorth6.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Babhulwadi

Babhulwadi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pimpar Khed, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Nandgaon to Babhulwadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nashik to Babhulwadi is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babhulwadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Babhulwadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Babhulwadi

Where is Babhulwadi located?

Babhulwadi village is located in Nandgaon Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Babhulwadi?

Babhulwadi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Babhulwadi?

The pincode of Babhulwadi is 423106.

What is the population of Babhulwadi?

Babhulwadi had a total population of 774, including 397 males and 377 females.

How many households are there in Babhulwadi?

Babhulwadi had 144 households.

What is the literacy rate in Babhulwadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babhulwadi was 68.85%. Male literacy was 80.19% and female literacy was 57.14%.