Bochara - Akot, Akola

Bochara is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Panaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bochara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bochara is 529762. The village covers a total geographical area of 485.65 hectares and falls under the 444101 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bochara

As per Census 2011, Bochara village has a total population of 444 people, consisting of 238 males and 206 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 357 literate and 87 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bochara

Bochara 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 Bochara

Bochara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Bochara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Bochara is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bochara

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

Health Facilities in Bochara

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

FAQs about Bochara