Bokalzar - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Bokalzar is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Bokalzar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokalzar is 525816. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.2 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bokalzar

As per Census 2011, Bokalzar village has a total population of 834 people, consisting of 416 males and 418 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 431 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 811 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokalzar

Bokalzar 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 Bokalzar

Bokalzar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Navapur, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Bokalzar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Bokalzar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokalzar

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

Health Facilities in Bokalzar

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

FAQs about Bokalzar