Bhandarwada - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Bhandarwada is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Adeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarwada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarwada is 566658. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.57 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bhandarwada

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarwada village had a total population of 634 people, including 315 males and 319 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.44%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 80.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandarwada

Bhandarwada 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 Bhandarwada

Bhandarwada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Zarap, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Bhandarwada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhandarwada is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandarwada

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

Health Facilities in Bhandarwada

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

FAQs about Bhandarwada