Bodkha - Sengaon, Hingoli

Bodkha is a village situated in the Sengaon tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sengaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hingoli. Tandulwadi serves as the Village Panchayat for Bodkha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodkha is 545750. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.89 hectares and falls under the 431510 pincode. Hingoli is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bodkha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hingoli Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bodkha

According to the 2011 Census, Bodkha village had a total population of 502 people, including 247 males and 255 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.10%, with male literacy at 83.58% and female literacy at 65.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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 Population502247255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854639
Scheduled Castes (SC)19811
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552926
Literate Population309168141
Illiterate Population19379114

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)
KholgadgaNorth-West1.66 km
GhadoliSouth-West2.25 km
ChikhalagarNorth-East2.51 km
MangwadiSouth2.86 km
BramhawadiSouth-East2.97 km
AmdariWest3.11 km
ChinchkhedaSouth-West3.18 km
TandulwadiNorth3.65 km
Limbala HudiEast4.05 km
NilajSouth4.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bodkha

Bodkha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nawalgohan, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hingoli to Bodkha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bodkha

Where is Bodkha located?

Bodkha village is located in Sengaon Tehsil, Hingoli district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Bodkha?

The Village Panchayat of Bodkha is Tandulwadi.

What is the pincode of Bodkha?

The pincode of Bodkha is 431510.

What is the population of Bodkha?

Bodkha had a total population of 502, including 247 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Bodkha?

Bodkha had 107 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bodkha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bodkha was 74.10%. Male literacy was 83.58% and female literacy was 65.28%.