Birwadi village, Palghar taluka | Pincode 401501

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

vinod krushna bhavar

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LGD code: 552251
Pincode: 401501
Post office: Boisar
Population: 1,217
Households: 275
Literacy rate: 78.6%
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 376

Census 2011 · in context

How Birwadi compares

By population, Birwadi ranks #102 of 202 villages in Palghar mandal.

Literacy rate

78.6%

+12.7% vs mandal average

Birwadi: 78.6%
Palghar mandal: 65.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,005

+38 vs mandal average

Birwadi: 1,005
Palghar mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

4.4

Same as the mandal average

Birwadi: 4.4
Palghar mandal: 4.4

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

Birwadi at a glance

Birwadi is a village of 1,217 people in 275 households (Census 2011) in Palghar taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, the 102nd-largest of 202 villages in Palghar taluka. Literacy is 79%, 13 points above the taluka average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,005 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 401501, served by Boisar post office; the LGD village code is 552251. The sarpanch is vinod krushna bhavar, and the village votes in Akole assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate. The population is estimated at 1,435 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Birwadi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 19
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
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: Palghar
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 150
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 127.54
Irrigated area (ha): 74.11
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Birwadi

LGD code: 552251
Pincode: 401501
Post office: Boisar
Population (Census 2011): 1,217
Population (projected 2026): 1,435
Households: 275
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1005
Literacy rate: 78.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Shirdi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Akole
Member of Parliament: Bhausaheb Wakchaure
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: vinod krushna bhavar
Block / Mandal: Palghar
Nearest bank: Union bank, Sangamner (19.3 km)

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 Palghar district level

Then & Now

Birwadi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,217

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,435

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

275

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

324

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: 1,217Census 2011
Households: 275Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1005 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4352026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3242026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,558MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,210MGNREGA · 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 · Palghar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Palghar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Palghar 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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ATM· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Karjule Pathar
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Commerce

ATM
Union bank, Sangamner
🕒 24/7📍 19.3 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · fort
Pemgiri Fort
📍 8.9 km awayOSM
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Quick answers

People often ask about Birwadi

What is the pincode of Birwadi?

The pincode of Birwadi, Palghar taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra is 401501. The post office is Boisar.

Which post office delivers to Birwadi?

Mail for Birwadi is delivered through Boisar post office, pincode 401501, in Palghar taluka, Palghar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Birwadi located?

Birwadi is a village in Palghar taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Birwadi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Birwadi village has a population of 1,217 across 275 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Birwadi?

The current sarpanch of Birwadi gram panchayat is vinod krushna bhavar.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Birwadi in?

Birwadi falls under the Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #38) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Birwadi in?

Birwadi falls under the Akole assembly constituency (AC #216) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Birwadi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Birwadi village is 78.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Birwadi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Birwadi village is 1005 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Birwadi?

The nearest health facility to Birwadi is Government Hospital, Karjule Pathar (~4.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Birwadi?

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

What is the LGD code of Birwadi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Birwadi village is 552251.

How big is Birwadi compared to other villages in Palghar taluka?

Birwadi ranks 102 of 202 villages in Palghar taluka by Census 2011 population (1,217 residents).

Who is the MLA of Birwadi?

Birwadi falls under Akole assembly constituency (AC 216). The sitting MLA is Dr. Kiran Yamaji Lahamate (NCP).

Who is the MP for Birwadi?

Birwadi is in Shirdi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhausaheb Wakchaure (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Birwadi in 2026?

Birwadi is estimated at 1,435 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,217 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Birwadi 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; Birwadi in Palghar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Birwadi?

vinod krushna bhavar is the sarpanch of Birwadi gram panchayat, Palghar taluka. See the sarpanch list of Palghar taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)