Bhave - Mahad, Raigad

Bhave is a village situated in the Mahad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Mahad and around 136 km from Alibag. Bhave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhave is 555032. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056.08 hectares and falls under the 402302 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhave

According to the 2011 Census, Bhave village had a total population of 1,870 people, including 946 males and 924 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 83.73% and female literacy at 66.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhave

Bhave 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 Bhave

Bhave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karanjadi, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Bhave is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhave is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhave

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

Health Facilities in Bhave

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

FAQs about Bhave