Bhukmari - Kandhar, Nanded

Bhukmari is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Bhukmari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhukmari is 545372. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 431722 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Bhukmari

As per Census 2011, Bhukmari village has a total population of 1,084 people, consisting of 546 males and 538 females. The village has 194 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 455 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,084546538
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226854
Scheduled Castes (SC)455237218
Literate Population758417341
Illiterate Population326129197

Nearby Villages of Bhukmari

Bhukmari 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)
SugaonNorth2.19 km
HaldaWest3.40 km
LadkaNorth-West3.42 km
Dhanaj Kh.North4.92 km
GundaNorth-West5.66 km
UmraNorth-West6.37 km
Hisse AuralWest6.45 km
RautkhedaSouth-West6.63 km
KatkalmbaSouth-West6.74 km
ChikhaliWest6.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhukmari

Bhukmari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sivungaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 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 Kandhar to Bhukmari is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Bhukmari is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhukmari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhukmari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhukmari 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 Bhukmari

Where is Bhukmari located?

Bhukmari village is located in Kandhar Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhukmari?

Bhukmari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhukmari?

The pincode of Bhukmari is 431722.

What is the population of Bhukmari?

Bhukmari has a total population of 1,084, including 546 males and 538 females.

How many households are there in Bhukmari?

There are 194 households in Bhukmari.

What is the literacy rate in Bhukmari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhukmari is 69.93%. Male literacy is 76.37% and female literacy is 63.38%.