Bhokangaon - Kannad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Bhokangaon is a village situated in the Kannad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 11 km from Kannad and around 70 km from Aurangabad. Bhokangaon village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokangaon is 548382. The village covers a total geographical area of 610.21 hectares and falls under the 431103 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bhokangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokangaon village had a total population of 1,457 people, including 750 males and 707 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.12%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 76.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhokangaon

Bhokangaon 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 Bhokangaon

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhokangaon. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Bhokangaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhokangaon is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhokangaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhokangaon

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

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