Bokinala - Unguturu, Krishna

Bokinala is a village situated in the Unguturu mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Unguturu and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Machilipatnam. Bokinala village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokinala is 589271. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 521260 pincode. Gudivada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Bokinala

According to the 2011 Census, Bokinala village had a total population of 562 people, including 288 males and 274 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.40%, with male literacy at 69.50% and female literacy at 54.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokinala

Bokinala 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 Bokinala

Bokinala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarigoppula, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudivada to Bokinala is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Machilipatnam to Bokinala is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokinala

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

Health Facilities in Bokinala

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

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