Bhokaha - Dumaria, Gaya

Bhokaha is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Bhokaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokaha is 256219. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Bhokaha

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokaha village had a total population of 2,473 people, including 1,243 males and 1,230 females, living in 389 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.23%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 47.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 791, 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.

Nearby Villages of Bhokaha

Bhokaha 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 Bhokaha

Bhokaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kajrat Nawadih, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Bhokaha is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Bhokaha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhokaha

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

Health Facilities in Bhokaha

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

FAQs about Bhokaha