Bhonang - Alibag, Raigad

Bhonang is a village situated in the Alibag tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Alibag and around 18 km from Alibag. Sudkoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhonang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonang is 554196. The village covers a total geographical area of 381 hectares and falls under the 402203 pincode. Alibag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bhonang

According to the 2011 Census, Bhonang village had a total population of 802 people, including 395 males and 407 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 93.87% and female literacy at 69.38%.

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 Population802395407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743638
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population593337256
Illiterate Population20958151

Nearby Villages of Bhonang

Bhonang 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)
TajpurNorth-East1.34 km
MaladeEast1.53 km
Talavali Tarf UmateSouth-East1.83 km
DiviparangiNorth-West2.07 km
MorkholNorth-East2.10 km
VaskharNorth2.16 km
BapaleNorth2.39 km
Navakhar Tarf UmateSouth2.53 km
ParhurpadaEast2.87 km
ChinchotiNorth-West3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhonang

Public transport in the Bhonang is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidi, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 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 Alibag to Bhonang is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhonang is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhonang

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhonang 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 Bhonang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhonang

Where is Bhonang located?

Bhonang village is located in Alibag Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhonang?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhonang is Sudkoli.

What is the pincode of Bhonang?

The pincode of Bhonang is 402203.

What is the population of Bhonang?

Bhonang had a total population of 802, including 395 males and 407 females.

How many households are there in Bhonang?

Bhonang had 201 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhonang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhonang was 81.46%. Male literacy was 93.87% and female literacy was 69.38%.