Bhogave - Vengurla, Sindhudurg

Bhogave is a village situated in the Vengurla tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vengurla and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Bhogave village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhogave is 566638. The village covers a total geographical area of 517 hectares and falls under the 416523 pincode. Vengurla is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Bhogave

As per Census 2011, Bhogave village has a total population of 955 people, consisting of 455 males and 500 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 178 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhogave

Bhogave 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 Bhogave

Bhogave is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vengurla to Bhogave is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Bhogave is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhogave

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

Health Facilities in Bhogave

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

FAQs about Bhogave