Bokrel Village - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Bokrel is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Baloda and around 26 km from Janjgir. Bokrel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokrel is 436706. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.95 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bokrel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bokrel

As per Census 2011, Bokrel village has a total population of 1,121 people, consisting of 573 males and 548 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 780 literate and 341 illiterate residents. Additionally, 461 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokrel

Bokrel 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 Bokrel

Bokrel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Bokrel is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Bokrel is about 26 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 Bokrel

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

Health Facilities in Bokrel

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

FAQs about Bokrel