Bhosga - Basavakalyan, Bidar

Bhosga is a village situated in the Basavakalyan taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basavakalyan and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Bhosga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhosga is 599799. The village covers a total geographical area of 1733.08 hectares and falls under the 585445 pincode. Basavakalyan is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Bhosga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basavakalyan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bidar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhosga

According to the 2011 Census, Bhosga village had a total population of 3,547 people, including 1,777 males and 1,770 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.39%, with male literacy at 74.54% and female literacy at 50.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 991.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhosga

Bhosga 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 Bhosga

Bhosga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bablad, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basavakalyan to Bhosga is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Bhosga is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhosga

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

Health Facilities in Bhosga

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

FAQs about Bhosga