Bhend - Madha, Solapur

Bhend is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhend village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhend is 561973. The village covers a total geographical area of 1722.89 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bhend village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhend

According to the 2011 Census, Bhend village had a total population of 2,198 people, including 1,157 males and 1,041 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.09%, with male literacy at 80.45% and female literacy at 64.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhend

Bhend 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 Bhend

Public transport in the Bhend is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Padsali, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Bhend is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhend is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhend

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

Health Facilities in Bhend

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

FAQs about Bhend