Bhokar - Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar

Bhokar is a village situated in the Shrirampur tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from Shrirampur and around 82 km from Ahmadnagar. Bhokar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokar is 557668. The village covers a total geographical area of 2084 hectares and falls under the 413739 pincode. Shrirampur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhokar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokar village had a total population of 6,592 people, including 3,366 males and 3,226 females, living in 1,278 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.89%, with male literacy at 87.78% and female literacy at 71.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 813, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 834.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhokar

Bhokar 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 Bhokar

Bhokar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nipani Vadgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrirampur to Bhokar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Bhokar is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhokar

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

Health Facilities in Bhokar

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

FAQs about Bhokar