Bhawani - Umarkhed, Yavatmal

Bhawani is a village situated in the Umarkhed tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umarkhed and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Bhawani village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhawani is 543022. The village covers a total geographical area of 817 hectares and falls under the 445230 pincode. Kinwat is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bhawani

According to the 2011 Census, Bhawani village had a total population of 1,561 people, including 788 males and 773 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 83.87% and female literacy at 65.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 313.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhawani

Bhawani 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 Bhawani

Bhawani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kinwat, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kinwat to Bhawani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Bhawani is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhawani

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

Health Facilities in Bhawani

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

FAQs about Bhawani