Bendase - Karjat, Raigad

Bendase is a village situated in the Karjat tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Karjat and around 75 km from Alibag. Wavloli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bendase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendase is 553622. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.04 hectares and falls under the 410201 pincode. Karjat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bendase 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 Bendase

As per Census 2011, Bendase village has a total population of 279 people, consisting of 149 males and 130 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 210 literate and 69 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population279149130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351619
Literate Population21012387
Illiterate Population692643

Nearby Villages of Bendase

Bendase 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)
WaveNorth0.91 km
BhatgaonEast1.02 km
PosariSouth1.28 km
KundalajSouth-East1.43 km
WadawaliNorth-East1.74 km
BardiNorth1.78 km
SawargaonWest1.81 km
WanjaleSouth-West2.23 km
KoshaneWest2.27 km
GarpoliNorth-West2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bendase

Bendase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhivpuri Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjat to Bendase is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bendase 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 Bendase

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bendase

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bendase

Where is Bendase located?

Bendase village is located in Karjat Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bendase?

The Gram Panchayat of Bendase is Wavloli.

What is the pincode of Bendase?

The pincode of Bendase is 410201.

What is the population of Bendase?

Bendase has a total population of 279, including 149 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Bendase?

There are 52 households in Bendase.

What is the literacy rate in Bendase?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bendase is 75.27%. Male literacy is 82.55% and female literacy is 66.92%.