Bhambed - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Bhambed is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 62 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhambed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhambed is 565978. The village covers a total geographical area of 1653.83 hectares and falls under the 416701 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhambed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhambed

According to the 2011 Census, Bhambed village had a total population of 2,679 people, including 1,262 males and 1,417 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.15%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 66.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhambed

Bhambed 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 Bhambed

Bhambed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Bhambed is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhambed is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhambed

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

Health Facilities in Bhambed

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

FAQs about Bhambed