Bhomadi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Bhomadi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 188 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhomadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhomadi is 564835. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.91 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bhomadi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhomadi village had a total population of 439 people, including 193 males and 246 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,275 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.91%, with male literacy at 72.47% and female literacy at 55.20%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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 Population439193246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401525
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)512427
Literate Population251129122
Illiterate Population18864124

Nearby Villages of Bhomadi

Bhomadi 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)
DouliNorth-West2.17 km
PichadoliSouth-East2.19 km
ChandivaneWest2.36 km
DehenSouth-West2.36 km
VirsaiNorth2.74 km
TuravadeWest3.19 km
KharavateNorth-West3.77 km
KangavaiEast3.91 km
RewaliSouth-East4.11 km
KalanagarEast4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhomadi

Bhomadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Bhomadi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhomadi is about 188 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhomadi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhomadi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhomadi

Where is Bhomadi located?

Bhomadi village is located in Dapoli Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhomadi?

Bhomadi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhomadi?

The pincode of Bhomadi is 415712.

What is the population of Bhomadi?

Bhomadi had a total population of 439, including 193 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Bhomadi?

Bhomadi had 120 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhomadi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhomadi was 62.91%. Male literacy was 72.47% and female literacy was 55.20%.