Bhilpada - Sudhagad, Raigad

Bhilpada is a village situated in the Sudhagad tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Pali and around 66 km from Alibag. Chive serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhilpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilpada is 554493. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.79 hectares and falls under the 410205 pincode. Khopoli is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bhilpada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilpada village had a total population of 522 people, including 246 males and 276 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.27%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 69.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilpada

Bhilpada 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 Bhilpada

Bhilpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nagothane, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khopoli to Bhilpada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhilpada is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhilpada

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

Health Facilities in Bhilpada

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

FAQs about Bhilpada