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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhokaha

As per Census 2011, Bhokaha village has a total population of 2,473 people, consisting of 1,243 males and 1,230 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 455 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,175 literate and 1,298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 791 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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