Bhandavali - Mangaon, Raigad

Bhandavali is a village situated in the Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 19 km from Mangaon and around 109 km from Alibag. Tol Khurd serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhandavali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandavali is 554730. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.66 hectares and falls under the 402103 pincode. Mahad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bhandavali 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 Bhandavali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandavali village had a total population of 222 people, including 97 males and 125 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,289 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.77%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 71.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandavali

Bhandavali 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 Bhandavali

Bhandavali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Veer, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahad to Bhandavali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhandavali is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandavali

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

Health Facilities in Bhandavali

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

FAQs about Bhandavali