Bhendamala - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Bhendamala is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Ubhadanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhendamala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhendamala is 566665. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.12 hectares and falls under the 416516 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bhendamala 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 Bhendamala

According to the 2011 Census, Bhendamala village had a total population of 841 people, including 421 males and 420 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.53%, with male literacy at 91.28% and female literacy at 85.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, 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 Bhendamala

Bhendamala 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 Bhendamala

Public transport in the Bhendamala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Bhendamala is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhendamala is about 35 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 Bhendamala

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

Health Facilities in Bhendamala

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

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