Bhosare - Khatav, Satara

Bhosare is a village situated in the Khatav tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaduj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhosare village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhosare is 563511. The village covers a total geographical area of 863.76 hectares and falls under the 415527 pincode. Rahimatpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bhosare

According to the 2011 Census, Bhosare village had a total population of 2,482 people, including 1,199 males and 1,283 females, living in 537 households. The sex ratio was 1,070 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.56%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 74.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhosare

Bhosare 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 Bhosare

Bhosare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahimatpur, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahimatpur to Bhosare is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhosare is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhosare

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

Health Facilities in Bhosare

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

FAQs about Bhosare