Bodra - Gairatganj, Raisen

Bodra is a village situated in the Gairatganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gairatgang and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Pati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodra is 483923. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.03 hectares and falls under the 464884 pincode. Gairatganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bodra

As per Census 2011, Bodra village has a total population of 308 people, consisting of 154 males and 154 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population308154154
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492227
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457273
Literate Population21411698
Illiterate Population943856

Nearby Villages of Bodra

Bodra 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)
RampuragarhiNorth-West1.20 km
PatiNorth-East1.29 km
GondipuraSouth-West1.45 km
Semra PatharSouth1.84 km
Pipaliya NeksaNorth-East2.34 km
DungariyaSouth-East2.59 km
KadhaiyaNorth-West2.59 km
SahajpurNorth-East2.62 km
MankapurNorth2.67 km
SilliSouth2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodra

Bodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sorai, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gairatganj to Bodra is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Bodra is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bodra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bodra

Where is Bodra located?

Bodra village is located in Gairatganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodra?

The Gram Panchayat of Bodra is Pati.

What is the pincode of Bodra?

The pincode of Bodra is 464884.

What is the population of Bodra?

Bodra has a total population of 308, including 154 males and 154 females.

How many households are there in Bodra?

There are 74 households in Bodra.

What is the literacy rate in Bodra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodra is 69.48%. Male literacy is 75.32% and female literacy is 63.64%.