Bharaswada - Ashti, Wardha

Bharaswada is a village situated in the Ashti tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ashti and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Bharswada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharaswada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharaswada is 533495. The village covers a total geographical area of 501.88 hectares and falls under the 442202 pincode. Arvi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bharaswada

As per Census 2011, Bharaswada village has a total population of 2,222 people, consisting of 1,142 males and 1,080 females. The village has 563 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,732 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 362 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 130 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bharaswada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2221,1421,080
Child Population (0–6 yrs)216116100
Scheduled Castes (SC)362186176
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1306466
Literate Population1,732930802
Illiterate Population490212278

Nearby Villages of Bharaswada

Bharaswada 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)
RampuriNorth-East1.55 km
DaulatpurEast1.68 km
SonapurSouth1.83 km
JamalpurNorth2.04 km
GodriWest2.21 km
DeogaonEast2.23 km
NarayanpurNorth-East2.27 km
BhishnurSouth-West2.30 km
TekodaNorth-West2.41 km
NababpurSouth2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharaswada

Bharaswada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Morshi, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arvi to Bharaswada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Bharaswada is about 84 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 Bharaswada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bharaswada

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

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

FAQs about Bharaswada

Where is Bharaswada located?

Bharaswada village is located in Ashti Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bharaswada?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharaswada is Bharswada.

What is the pincode of Bharaswada?

The pincode of Bharaswada is 442202.

What is the population of Bharaswada?

Bharaswada has a total population of 2,222, including 1,142 males and 1,080 females.

How many households are there in Bharaswada?

There are 563 households in Bharaswada.

What is the literacy rate in Bharaswada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharaswada is 77.95%. Male literacy is 81.44% and female literacy is 74.26%.