Boknari Khurd - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Boknari Khurd is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Solhanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boknari Khurd village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boknari Khurd is 260460. The village covers a total geographical area of 125 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Boknari Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Boknari Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Boknari Khurd village had a total population of 490 people, including 257 males and 233 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.91%, with male literacy at 71.84% and female literacy at 46.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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 Population490257233
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311219
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115457
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population27517699
Illiterate Population21581134

Nearby Villages of Boknari Khurd

Boknari Khurd 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)
Raja BighaNorth0.96 km
Danu BighaNorth-West1.08 km
Boknari KalanWest1.22 km
AnkupurSouth1.58 km
BhimpuraWest1.90 km
KachnawanNorth-East1.93 km
IsmailpurNorth2.03 km
Moghal BighaNorth-East2.08 km
MajhosWest2.12 km
KoyaliNorth-West2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Boknari Khurd

Boknari Khurd 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 Makhdumpur Gaya, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Makhdumpur to Boknari Khurd is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Boknari Khurd is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boknari Khurd

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Boknari Khurd

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Boknari Khurd 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 Boknari Khurd

Where is Boknari Khurd located?

Boknari Khurd village is located in Makhdumpur Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Boknari Khurd?

The Gram Panchayat of Boknari Khurd is Solhanda.

What is the pincode of Boknari Khurd?

The pincode of Boknari Khurd is 804422.

What is the population of Boknari Khurd?

Boknari Khurd had a total population of 490, including 257 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Boknari Khurd?

Boknari Khurd had 72 households.

What is the literacy rate in Boknari Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boknari Khurd was 59.91%. Male literacy was 71.84% and female literacy was 46.26%.