Bhose - Karmala, Solapur

Bhose is a village situated in the Karmala tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karmala and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Bhose village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhose is 561828. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 413203 pincode. Karmala is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Karmala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhose

According to the 2011 Census, Bhose village had a total population of 936 people, including 485 males and 451 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.14%, with male literacy at 82.73% and female literacy at 69.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population936485451
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1277453
Scheduled Castes (SC)1568274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population616340276
Illiterate Population320145175

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Wadgaon Kh.North2.34 km
PimpalwadiSouth-West2.49 km
HiwarwadiEast2.62 km
RoshewadiSouth2.75 km
Karmala (rural)South-East3.14 km
MangiNorth-East4.41 km
RavgaonNorth-West4.51 km
Wadgaon (n)North5.34 km
VanjarwadiWest5.37 km
ShirdevichamalSouth-East5.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhose

Bhose is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pophlaj, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karmala to Bhose is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Bhose is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhose

Where is Bhose located?

Bhose village is located in Karmala Tehsil, Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bhose?

Bhose is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhose?

The pincode of Bhose is 413203.

What is the population of Bhose?

Bhose had a total population of 936, including 485 males and 451 females.

How many households are there in Bhose?

Bhose had 197 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhose?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhose was 76.14%. Male literacy was 82.73% and female literacy was 69.35%.