Bedisgaon - Shahapur, Thane

Bedisgaon is a village situated in the Shahapur tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bedisgaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedisgaon is 552833. The village covers a total geographical area of 461 hectares and falls under the 421403 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

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

Population of Bedisgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bedisgaon village had a total population of 904 people, including 454 males and 450 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 88.10% and female literacy at 65.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population904454450
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135954
Scheduled Castes (SC)602436
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452025
Literate Population608348260
Illiterate Population296106190

Nearby Villages of Bedisgaon

Bedisgaon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UmbhraiSouth1.40 km
Thune KhEast2.19 km
MalegaonNorth2.23 km
NarayangaonNorth-West2.28 km
MugaonSouth-West2.62 km
KanaveSouth-East2.95 km
Thune Bk.North-East3.12 km
PartoliSouth3.16 km
PofodiEast3.35 km
KudshetWest3.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bedisgaon

Bedisgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Bedisgaon is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bedisgaon 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 Bedisgaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bedisgaon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bedisgaon

Where is Bedisgaon located?

Bedisgaon village is located in Shahapur Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bedisgaon?

Bedisgaon is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bedisgaon?

The pincode of Bedisgaon is 421403.

What is the population of Bedisgaon?

Bedisgaon had a total population of 904, including 454 males and 450 females.

How many households are there in Bedisgaon?

Bedisgaon had 178 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bedisgaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedisgaon was 76.86%. Male literacy was 88.10% and female literacy was 65.66%.