Bopkhel - Sakri, Dhule

Bopkhel is a village situated in the Sakri tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakri and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Bopkhel village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bopkhel is 526413. The village covers a total geographical area of 836.79 hectares and falls under the 424306 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bopkhel

According to the 2011 Census, Bopkhel village had a total population of 2,638 people, including 1,352 males and 1,286 females, living in 614 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.87%, with male literacy at 59.72% and female literacy at 47.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,429.

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

Nearby Villages of Bopkhel

Bopkhel 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 Bopkhel

Public transport in the Bopkhel is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Bopkhel is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Bopkhel is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bopkhel

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

Health Facilities in Bopkhel

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

FAQs about Bopkhel