Boknari Khurd Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Boknari Khurd village has a total population of 490 people, consisting of 257 males and 233 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 275 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Boknari Khurd are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 490 257 233
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 31 12 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) 111 54 57
Literate Population 275 176 99
Illiterate Population 215 81 134

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 Village Direction Approx. 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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available 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 has a total population of 490, including 257 males and 233 females.

How many households are there in Boknari Khurd?

There are 72 households in Boknari Khurd.

What is the literacy rate in Boknari Khurd?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Boknari Khurd is 56.12%. Male literacy is 68.48% and female literacy is 42.49%.