Bori - Jobat, Alirajpur

Bori is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Bori village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bori is 505039. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.43 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bori

As per Census 2011, Bori village has a total population of 2,679 people, consisting of 1,362 males and 1,317 females. The village has 495 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 454 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,511 literate and 1,168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,366 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6791,3621,317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)454235219
Scheduled Castes (SC)19797100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,366680686
Literate Population1,511859652
Illiterate Population1,168503665

Nearby Villages of Bori

Bori 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bid BadiSouth-West0.87 km
Kadwal BadiSouth1.22 km
Bid ChhotiEast1.33 km
RatanpuraNorth-West1.45 km
ChuliyaSouth-East2.01 km
Sudi BadiWest2.38 km
KeljharaNorth2.53 km
PipaldlyaEast2.91 km
Gawani SalarNorth2.97 km
HansalbadNorth-East2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bori

Bori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Bori is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Bori is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bori

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bori

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bori

Where is Bori located?

Bori village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bori?

Bori is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bori?

The pincode of Bori is 457990.

What is the population of Bori?

Bori has a total population of 2,679, including 1,362 males and 1,317 females.

How many households are there in Bori?

There are 495 households in Bori.

What is the literacy rate in Bori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bori is 56.40%. Male literacy is 63.07% and female literacy is 49.51%.