Bhamatwadi - Malegaon, Washim

Bhamatwadi is a village situated in the Malegaon tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Gangalwadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhamatwadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhamatwadi is 530590. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.24 hectares and falls under the 444503 pincode. Patur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhamatwadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhamatwadi village had a total population of 455 people, including 228 males and 227 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.64%, with male literacy at 90.86% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhamatwadi

Bhamatwadi 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 Bhamatwadi

Bhamatwadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aman Vadi, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patur to Bhamatwadi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Bhamatwadi is about 40 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 Bhamatwadi

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

Health Facilities in Bhamatwadi

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

FAQs about Bhamatwadi