Bhom - Vaibhavvadi, Sindhudurg

Bhom is a village situated in the Vaibhavvadi tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 75 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaibhavvadi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Akhavane/bhom serves as the Village Panchayat for Bhom village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhom is 566340. The village covers a total geographical area of 475.39 hectares and falls under the 416813 pincode. Rajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhom

According to the 2011 Census, Bhom village had a total population of 437 people, including 210 males and 227 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.29%, with male literacy at 86.34% and female literacy at 67.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhom

Bhom 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 Bhom

Bhom is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaibhavwadi Rd, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajapur to Bhom is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhom is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhom

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

Health Facilities in Bhom

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

FAQs about Bhom