Bokhi - Farsabahar, Jashpur

Bokhi is a village situated in the Farsabahar tehsil of Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Farsabahar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jashpur Nagar. Bokhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokhi is 434156. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.73 hectares and falls under the 496331 pincode. Raigarh is the nearest town, located about 122 km away.

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

Population of Bokhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bokhi village had a total population of 822 people, including 425 males and 397 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.33%, with male literacy at 77.90% and female literacy at 55.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokhi

Bokhi 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 Bokhi

Bokhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigarh to Bokhi is about 122 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jashpur Nagar to Bokhi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokhi

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

Health Facilities in Bokhi

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

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