Baukhra - Kharagpur, Munger

Baukhra is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Baijalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baukhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baukhra is 243005. The village covers a total geographical area of 30 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Baukhra

According to the 2011 Census, Baukhra village had a total population of 890 people, including 459 males and 431 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.24%, with male literacy at 68.12% and female literacy at 58.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Baukhra

Baukhra 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 Baukhra

Baukhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Baukhra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Baukhra is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baukhra

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

Health Facilities in Baukhra

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

FAQs about Baukhra