Bhosa - Amgaon, Gondia

Bhosa is a village situated in the Amgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 47 km from Amgaon and around 30 km from Gondiya. Bhosa village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhosa is 537898. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Gondiya is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhosa

According to the 2011 Census, Bhosa village had a total population of 1,894 people, including 919 males and 975 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 75.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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 Population1,894919975
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1879790
Scheduled Castes (SC)994059
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331221
Literate Population1,390721669
Illiterate Population504198306

Nearby Villages of Bhosa

Bhosa 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)
BodaNorth1.65 km
TakariEast1.74 km
KaranjiWest2.16 km
PanjaraNorth-West2.67 km
GirolaNorth-East2.74 km
TekariEast3.67 km
KaturliSouth-West3.74 km
SupliparSouth3.76 km
GhattemaniNorth4.26 km
KamthaNorth-West4.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhosa

Bhosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gondiya to Bhosa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhosa

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhosa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhosa 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)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhosa

Where is Bhosa located?

Bhosa village is located in Amgaon Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bhosa?

Bhosa is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhosa?

The pincode of Bhosa is 441902.

What is the population of Bhosa?

Bhosa had a total population of 1,894, including 919 males and 975 females.

How many households are there in Bhosa?

Bhosa had 413 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhosa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhosa was 81.43%. Male literacy was 87.71% and female literacy was 75.59%.