Bedi - Pindra, Varanasi

Bedi is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Bedi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedi is 208784. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.01 hectares and falls under the 221202 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bedi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bedi

According to the 2011 Census, Bedi village had a total population of 1,889 people, including 980 males and 909 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 55.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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 Population1,889980909
Child Population (0–6 yrs)304151153
Scheduled Castes (SC)383191192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,104684420
Illiterate Population785296489

Nearby Villages of Bedi

Bedi 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)
Khan PattiSouth0.95 km
BeshipurWest0.99 km
Vijai PattiWest1.06 km
PurabpurSouth-West1.28 km
Patti Jaman PayagpurSouth-East1.33 km
PayagpurSouth-East1.35 km
Pali ShambhupurEast1.68 km
Puari KalaNorth1.75 km
AharakNorth-West1.76 km
NainpurNorth-West2.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bedi

Bedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Birapatti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Bedi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bedi

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

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

FAQs about Bedi

Where is Bedi located?

Bedi village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bedi?

Bedi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bedi?

The pincode of Bedi is 221202.

What is the population of Bedi?

Bedi had a total population of 1,889, including 980 males and 909 females.

How many households are there in Bedi?

Bedi had 259 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bedi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bedi was 69.65%. Male literacy was 82.51% and female literacy was 55.56%.