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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokari village had a total population of 825 people, including 442 males and 383 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.98%, with male literacy at 93.77% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

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.

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:

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