Bhandewada Village - Wani, Yavatmal

Bhandewada is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Bhandewada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandewada is 543944. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.84 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhandewada

As per Census 2011, Bhandewada village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 597 males and 499 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 838 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,096 597 499
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 84 48 36
Scheduled Castes (SC) 152 84 68
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 147 79 68
Literate Population 838 494 344
Illiterate Population 258 103 155

Nearby Villages of Bhandewada

Bhandewada 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SonapurNorth-East1.71 km
LakhapurNorth1.93 km
DurgadiSouth-West1.97 km
AkapurNorth-West2.78 km
NagalaSouth-East2.83 km
WarudWest3.14 km
Nimbala (road)South3.51 km
GawaralaSouth-West3.90 km
MajraEast3.93 km
Dol.dongargaonNorth4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhandewada

Public transport in the Bhandewada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wani, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Bhandewada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Bhandewada is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandewada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhandewada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhandewada

Where is Bhandewada located?

Bhandewada village is located in Wani Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhandewada?

Bhandewada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhandewada?

The pincode of Bhandewada is 445304.

What is the population of Bhandewada?

Bhandewada has a total population of 1,096, including 597 males and 499 females.

How many households are there in Bhandewada?

There are 240 households in Bhandewada.

What is the literacy rate in Bhandewada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhandewada is 76.46%. Male literacy is 82.75% and female literacy is 68.94%.