Bodkha - Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Bodkha is a village situated in the Khuldabad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from Khuldabad and around 38 km from Aurangabad. Bodkha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodkha is 548970. The village covers a total geographical area of 979 hectares and falls under the 431152 pincode. Kannad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Bodkha

According to the 2011 Census, Bodkha village had a total population of 2,013 people, including 1,034 males and 979 females, living in 420 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.35%, with male literacy at 83.81% and female literacy at 58.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0131,034979
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285151134
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527775
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1346371
Literate Population1,233740493
Illiterate Population780294486

Nearby Villages of Bodkha

Bodkha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ZariEast2.16 km
IndapurSouth-East2.38 km
SawkhedaNorth-West2.90 km
LoniWest3.06 km
SultanabadSouth3.55 km
WadgaonNorth-East3.76 km
RailSouth-East4.08 km
GandheshwarNorth-West4.53 km
DhamangaonSouth-West4.53 km
DhamniWest4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodkha

Bodkha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannad to Bodkha is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bodkha is about 38 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 Bodkha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bodkha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bodkha

Where is Bodkha located?

Bodkha village is located in Khuldabad Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bodkha?

Bodkha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bodkha?

The pincode of Bodkha is 431152.

What is the population of Bodkha?

Bodkha had a total population of 2,013, including 1,034 males and 979 females.

How many households are there in Bodkha?

Bodkha had 420 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bodkha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodkha was 71.35%. Male literacy was 83.81% and female literacy was 58.34%.