Bhokari - Sironj, Vidisha

Bhokari is a village situated in the Sironj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sironj and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Packoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhokari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokari is 480760. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.52 hectares and falls under the 464228 pincode. Sironj is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bhokari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokari village had a total population of 785 people, including 427 males and 358 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.19%, with male literacy at 63.11% and female literacy at 43.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhokari

Bhokari 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 Bhokari

Bhokari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Orr, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sironj to Bhokari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vidisha to Bhokari is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhokari

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

Health Facilities in Bhokari

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

FAQs about Bhokari