Bhendkhal - Uran, Raigad

Bhendkhal is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Bhendkhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendkhal is 553306. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.96 hectares and falls under the 400702 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bhendkhal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendkhal village had a total population of 3,201 people, including 1,680 males and 1,521 females, living in 806 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.49%, with male literacy at 92.33% and female literacy at 84.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhendkhal

Bhendkhal 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 Bhendkhal

Bhendkhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Bhendkhal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bhendkhal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhendkhal

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

Health Facilities in Bhendkhal

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

FAQs about Bhendkhal