Bhegu - Surgana, Nashik

Bhegu is a village situated in the Surgana tehsil of Nashik district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surgana and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nashik. Kalamne serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhegu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhegu is 549771. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.25 hectares and falls under the 422007 pincode. Nashik is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Bhegu 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 Bhegu

As per Census 2011, Bhegu village has a total population of 1,380 people, consisting of 722 males and 658 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 885 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,348 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,380722658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19997102
Scheduled Castes (SC)945
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,348704644
Literate Population885518367
Illiterate Population495204291

Nearby Villages of Bhegu

Bhegu 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)
SayalpadaSouth-East1.34 km
AlivdandNorth1.61 km
KalmaneSouth-West1.79 km
WanganpadaNorth-East1.82 km
BarheNorth-West2.03 km
DiksalSouth2.52 km
ToranmalSouth2.70 km
Hatti (ba)North2.71 km
JahuleEast2.72 km
KhiramaniWest2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhegu

Bhegu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Waghai, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nashik to Bhegu is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhegu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhegu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhegu 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 Bhegu

Where is Bhegu located?

Bhegu village is located in Surgana Tehsil, Nashik district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhegu?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhegu is Kalamne.

What is the pincode of Bhegu?

The pincode of Bhegu is 422007.

What is the population of Bhegu?

Bhegu has a total population of 1,380, including 722 males and 658 females.

How many households are there in Bhegu?

There are 252 households in Bhegu.

What is the literacy rate in Bhegu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhegu is 64.13%. Male literacy is 71.75% and female literacy is 55.78%.