Bobai - Patharia, Damoh

Bobai is a village situated in the Patharia tehsil of Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patharia and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Damoh. Bobai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bobai is 462168. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 470675 pincode. Patharia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bobai

According to the 2011 Census, Bobai village had a total population of 739 people, including 376 males and 363 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.41%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 47.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bobai

Bobai 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 Bobai

Bobai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aslana, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patharia to Bobai is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Damoh to Bobai is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bobai

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

Health Facilities in Bobai

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

FAQs about Bobai