Bhokari - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Bhokari is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from Muktainagar and around 85 km from Jalgaon. Dhamande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhokari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokari is 526963. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.51 hectares and falls under the 425306 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 70 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 Muktainagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raver Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhokari

As per Census 2011, Bhokari village has a total population of 825 people, consisting of 442 males and 383 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 644 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhokari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population825442383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)764135
Scheduled Castes (SC)371720
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945242
Literate Population644376268
Illiterate Population18166115

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhamandeSouth1.10 km
NarvelEast1.27 km
BelkhedeSouth1.79 km
NeheteNorth-East1.87 km
TheroleWest1.94 km
DhurkhedeSouth-West2.22 km
BelaswadiSouth2.99 km
DodheNorth-East3.20 km
KhirwadNorth-West3.37 km
BohardeWest3.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhokari

Public transport in the Bhokari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raver, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 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 Bhusaval to Bhokari is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Bhokari is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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 Bhokari

Where is Bhokari located?

Bhokari village is located in Muktainagar (Edlabad) Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhokari?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhokari is Dhamande.

What is the pincode of Bhokari?

The pincode of Bhokari is 425306.

What is the population of Bhokari?

Bhokari has a total population of 825, including 442 males and 383 females.

How many households are there in Bhokari?

There are 210 households in Bhokari.

What is the literacy rate in Bhokari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhokari is 78.06%. Male literacy is 85.07% and female literacy is 69.97%.