Bhokar - Chikhli, Buldhana

Bhokar is a village situated in the Chikhli tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from Chikhli and around 37 km from Buldana. Bhokar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokar is 529191. The village covers a total geographical area of 1331.25 hectares and falls under the 443201 pincode. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Chikhli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhokar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokar village had a total population of 2,174 people, including 1,135 males and 1,039 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.99%, with male literacy at 89.30% and female literacy at 67.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 426, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jalna, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikhli to Bhokar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Bhokar is about 37 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 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