Bihadi village, Karanja taluka | Pincode 442106

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LGD code: 533575
Pincode: 442106
Post office: Kharangna
Population: 1,032
Households: 246
Literacy rate: 76.7%
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 522
Distance to district centre: 56 km
Distance to mandal centre: 12 km
Distance to Mumbai: 626 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 424 km
Nearest railway station: Katol · 18 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Karanja · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bihadi compares

By population, Bihadi ranks #25 of 121 villages in Karanja mandal.

Literacy rate

76.7%

+0.9% vs mandal average

Bihadi: 76.7%
Karanja mandal: 75.8%
Wardha district: 78.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

944

−12 vs mandal average

Bihadi: 944
Karanja mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

4.2

Same as the mandal average

Bihadi: 4.2
Karanja mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Bihadi at a glance

Bihadi is a village of 1,032 people in 246 households (Census 2011) in Karanja taluka, Wardha district, Maharashtra, the 25th-largest of 121 villages in Karanja taluka. Literacy is 77%, about the same as the taluka average of 76% and the sex ratio is 944 women per 1,000 men. It lies 56 km from the Wardha district centre, 23 km from Kondhali, the nearest town, 18 km from Katol railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 442106, served by Kharangna post office; the LGD village code is 533575. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Karanja, 4 km away. The village votes in Arvi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Sumit Wankhede. The population is estimated at 1,217 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Bihadi · this village	1,032	77%	—
Madani · Karanja	385	77%	1.1 km SE
Chandewani · Karanja	924	77%	2.7 km SE
Kakada · Karanja	1,296	78%	3.2 km NW
Khairi · Karanja	198	78%	3.3 km NE
Godhani · Karanja	99	79%	4.8 km SW
Dabha · Karanja	574	78%	6.1 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bihadi

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: ARVI
Distance to nearest town (km): 41
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 618.04
Irrigated area (ha): 433.9
Forest area (ha): 69.06

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Bihadi

LGD code: 533575
Pincode: 442106
Post office: Kharangna
Population (Census 2011): 1,032
Population (projected 2026): 1,217
Households: 246
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 944
Literacy rate: 76.7%
Coordinates: 21.20175°N, 78.42993°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Wardha
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Arvi
Member of Parliament: Amar Kale
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sumit Wankhede
Block / Mandal: Karanja

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Wardha district level

Then & Now

Bihadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,032

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,217

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

246

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

290

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,032Census 2011
Households: 246Census 2011
Literacy rate: 76.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 944 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2172026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2902026 projection
Active job cards: 57,778MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 32,344MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Wardha district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Wardha district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Wardha district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Bihadi

Mandal centre

Karanja · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Wardha · ≈ 56 km

≈ 1 h 55 min by car · 2 h 16 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,817 people

Kondhali · ≈ 23 km

≈ 47 min by car · 56 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai626 kmcapital
Hyderabad424 km
Delhi833 km
Bengaluru919 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKatol18 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Karanja4 km
ATM / bankAirtel Banking Point34 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil14 km
CollegeKZS Science College Bramhani50 km
Police stationWarud Police Station34 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers

Reported by The Federal.

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Sep

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Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis

Reported by The Times of India.

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Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Indian Express9h ago
Maharashtra drought: Sharad Pawar seeks Rs 50,000 per hectare aid for farmers
The Federal9h ago
Maharashtra will provide immediate aid to drought-hit farmers, says Fadnavis
The Times of India22h ago
Maharashtra govt decides to provide soft loans to sugar mills to clear pending dues of farmers for 2025-26 crushing season
News On AIRyesterday
Crop Loss Surveys to Begin From Oct 5: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Deccan Chronicleyesterday
Maharashtra to survey crop losses next month, give aid to drought-hit farmers
India Todayyesterday

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People often ask about Bihadi

What is the pincode of Bihadi?

The pincode of Bihadi, Karanja taluka, Wardha district, Maharashtra is 442106. The post office is Kharangna.

Which post office delivers to Bihadi?

Mail for Bihadi is delivered through Kharangna post office, pincode 442106, in Karanja taluka, Wardha district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bihadi located?

Bihadi is a village in Karanja taluka of Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Bihadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bihadi village has a population of 1,032 across 246 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bihadi in?

Bihadi falls under the Wardha Lok Sabha constituency (PC #8) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bihadi in?

Bihadi falls under the Arvi assembly constituency (AC #44) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Bihadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bihadi village is 76.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Bihadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bihadi village is 944 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bihadi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bihadi, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bihadi from Wardha district centre?

Bihadi is approximately 56 km (straight-line) from the centre of Wardha district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bihadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bihadi village is 533575.

Which is the nearest town to Bihadi?

Kondhali (population 11,817, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Bihadi in a straight line.

How big is Bihadi compared to other villages in Karanja taluka?

Bihadi ranks 25 of 121 villages in Karanja taluka by Census 2011 population (1,032 residents).

How far is Bihadi from Mumbai?

Bihadi is about 626 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 814 km.

How far is Bihadi from Hyderabad?

Bihadi is about 424 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 552 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bihadi?

Katol is the nearest railway station to Bihadi, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bihadi?

Rural Hospital, Karanja is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bihadi, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bihadi?

Airtel Banking Point is the nearest ATM or bank to Bihadi, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bihadi?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bihadi, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Who is the MLA of Bihadi?

Bihadi falls under Arvi assembly constituency (AC 44). The sitting MLA is Sumit Wankhede (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bihadi?

Bihadi is in Wardha Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Amar Kale (NCP(SP)).

What is the population of Bihadi in 2026?

Bihadi is estimated at 1,217 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,032 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bihadi in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Bihadi in Wardha district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)