Perjapur - Bhokardan, Jalna

Perjapur is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Perjapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Perjapur is 547342. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.73 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Perjapur

As per Census 2011, Perjapur village has a total population of 1,188 people, consisting of 607 males and 581 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 751 literate and 437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,188607581
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1628874
Scheduled Castes (SC)20099101
Literate Population751441310
Illiterate Population437166271

Nearby Villages of Perjapur

Perjapur 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)
NasirabadSouth-West0.94 km
SubhanpurNorth-West1.81 km
GokulNorth1.93 km
PralhadpurNorth-East2.18 km
IbrahimpurSouth2.36 km
MalkhedaWest3.46 km
AvhanaNorth-West3.92 km
Wadi Bk.North-East4.07 km
MalkapurNorth-East4.10 km
AlapurEast4.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Perjapur

Perjapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Perjapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Perjapur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Perjapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Perjapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Perjapur

Where is Perjapur located?

Perjapur village is located in Bhokardan Tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Perjapur?

Perjapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Perjapur?

The pincode of Perjapur is 431114.

What is the population of Perjapur?

Perjapur has a total population of 1,188, including 607 males and 581 females.

How many households are there in Perjapur?

There are 227 households in Perjapur.

What is the literacy rate in Perjapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Perjapur is 63.22%. Male literacy is 72.65% and female literacy is 53.36%.