Bhose Village - Mahabaleshwar, Satara

Bhose is a village situated in the Mahabaleshwar tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahabaleshwar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Bhose village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhose is 562957. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.67 hectares and falls under the 412805 pincode. Panchgani is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Bhose

As per Census 2011, Bhose village has a total population of 1,160 people, consisting of 590 males and 570 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhose are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhose

Bhose 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 Bhose

Bhose is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Diwankhavati, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panchgani to Bhose is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Bhose is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhose

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

Health Facilities in Bhose

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

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