Bhoste - Khed, Ratnagiri

Bhoste is a village situated in the Khed tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khed and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhoste village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoste is 565081. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.35 hectares and falls under the 415709 pincode. Khed is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bhoste

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoste village had a total population of 517 people, including 239 males and 278 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 1,163 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.04%, with male literacy at 96.17% and female literacy at 81.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoste

Bhoste 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 Bhoste

Bhoste is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khed, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khed to Bhoste is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhoste is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoste

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

Health Facilities in Bhoste

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

FAQs about Bhoste