Bhokari - Chopda, Jalgaon

Bhokari is a village situated in the Chopda tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopda and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Bhokari village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokari is 526724. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.87 hectares and falls under the 425107 pincode. Chopda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bhokari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokari village had a total population of 1,682 people, including 864 males and 818 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.32%, with male literacy at 79.65% and female literacy at 58.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhokari

Bhokari 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 Bhokari

Bhokari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chavalkhede, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chopda to Bhokari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Bhokari is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhokari

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

Health Facilities in Bhokari

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

FAQs about Bhokari