Bokar - Bichhiya, Mandla

Bokar is a village situated in the Bichhiya tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bichhiya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Bokar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokar is 493246. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.82 hectares and falls under the 481998 pincode. Bamhani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bokar

As per Census 2011, Bokar village has a total population of 2,057 people, consisting of 1,042 males and 1,015 females. The village has 514 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 259 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,237 literate and 820 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 545 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokar

Bokar 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 Bokar

Bokar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Limarua, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bamhani to Bokar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Bokar is about 36 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 Bokar

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

Health Facilities in Bokar

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

FAQs about Bokar