Bhosa - Samudrapur, Wardha

Bhosa is a village situated in the Samudrapur tehsil of Wardha district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Samudrapur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Wardha. Bhosa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhosa is 534542. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.77 hectares and falls under the 442301 pincode. Sindi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bhosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhosa

As per Census 2011, Bhosa village has a total population of 956 people, consisting of 510 males and 446 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population956510446
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1026339
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578869
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271413
Literate Population745418327
Illiterate Population21192119

Nearby Villages of Bhosa

Bhosa 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)
Waigaon (be)South-West2.12 km
Palasgaon (bai)North2.24 km
GaulNorth-East2.31 km
UmraSouth-East2.82 km
Shiwangaon (jungad)West3.02 km
PahelanpurWest3.32 km
IsapurSouth3.37 km
Aurangapur (sa)South-East3.64 km
HelodiNorth-West3.71 km
AlgaonSouth-West3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhosa

Bhosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuljapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sindi to Bhosa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Wardha to Bhosa is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhosa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhosa

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

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

FAQs about Bhosa

Where is Bhosa located?

Bhosa village is located in Samudrapur Tehsil, Wardha district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhosa?

Bhosa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhosa?

The pincode of Bhosa is 442301.

What is the population of Bhosa?

Bhosa has a total population of 956, including 510 males and 446 females.

How many households are there in Bhosa?

There are 230 households in Bhosa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhosa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhosa is 77.93%. Male literacy is 81.96% and female literacy is 73.32%.