Bhoo - Rajapur, Ratnagiri

Bhoo is a village situated in the Rajapur tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapur and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Bhoo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoo is 566125. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.13 hectares and falls under the 416713 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhoo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhoo

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoo village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 535 males and 675 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 1,262 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.64%, with male literacy at 92.13% and female literacy at 75.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoo

Bhoo 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 Bhoo

Bhoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Bhoo is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Bhoo is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoo

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

Health Facilities in Bhoo

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

FAQs about Bhoo