Bochgaon - Kasba, Purnia

Bochgaon is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Bochganw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bochgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bochgaon is 223562. The village covers a total geographical area of 410 hectares and falls under the 854330 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bochgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bochgaon village had a total population of 3,907 people, including 2,028 males and 1,879 females, living in 759 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.99%, with male literacy at 52.22% and female literacy at 37.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Bochgaon

Bochgaon 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 Bochgaon

Bochgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Bochgaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Bochgaon is about 22 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 Bochgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bochgaon

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

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