Bandhiwali - Karjat, Raigad

Bandhiwali is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Karjat and around 86 km from Alibag. Shelu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhiwali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhiwali is 553532. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.98 hectares and falls under the 410101 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Bandhiwali

As per Census 2011, Bandhiwali village has a total population of 2,330 people, consisting of 1,192 males and 1,138 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,694 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhiwali

Bandhiwali 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 Bandhiwali

Bandhiwali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shelu, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Bandhiwali is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bandhiwali is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhiwali

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

Health Facilities in Bandhiwali

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

FAQs about Bandhiwali