Bhosi - Kalamnuri, Hingoli

Bhosi is a village situated in the Kalamnuri tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalamnuri and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Bhosi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhosi is 546230. The village covers a total geographical area of 914.16 hectares and falls under the 431701 pincode. Kalamnuri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhosi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalamnuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhosi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhosi village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 693 males and 625 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.71%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 66.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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 Population1,318693625
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1748985
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population889531358
Illiterate Population429162267

Nearby Villages of Bhosi

Bhosi 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)
KurtadiSouth-East2.93 km
AdaNorth-East2.93 km
YedsiWest3.10 km
Yedsi TandaSouth-West3.12 km
KandliNorth3.13 km
DatiEast3.21 km
BaurNorth-West3.30 km
TondapurSouth3.41 km
UmardarawadiSouth-West4.55 km
KanhegaonNorth-East4.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhosi

Public transport in the Bhosi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolda, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalamnuri to Bhosi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Bhosi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhosi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhosi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhosi

Where is Bhosi located?

Bhosi village is located in Kalamnuri Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bhosi?

Bhosi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhosi?

The pincode of Bhosi is 431701.

What is the population of Bhosi?

Bhosi had a total population of 1,318, including 693 males and 625 females.

How many households are there in Bhosi?

Bhosi had 218 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhosi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhosi was 77.71%. Male literacy was 87.91% and female literacy was 66.30%.