Bokadvira - Uran, Raigad

Bokadvira is a village situated in the Uran tehsil of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 2 km from Uran and around 60 km from Alibag. Bokadwira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bokadvira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokadvira is 553304. The village covers a total geographical area of 608.58 hectares and falls under the 400702 pincode. Uran is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Bokadvira

As per Census 2011, Bokadvira village has a total population of 2,810 people, consisting of 1,492 males and 1,318 females. The village has 679 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 400 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,191 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 122 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8101,4921,318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)400207193
Scheduled Castes (SC)1226953
Scheduled Tribes (ST)322111
Literate Population2,1911,228963
Illiterate Population619264355

Nearby Villages of Bokadvira

Bokadvira 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)
BhendkhalSouth-East0.86 km
FundeNorth-West1.07 km
Navin ShevaSouth-West1.63 km
KaladhondaWest2.56 km
JaskharNorth2.68 km
PanjeNorth-West3.27 km
BandhpadaEast3.69 km
PagoteNorth-East3.74 km
ChanjeSouth-West3.75 km
SawarkharNorth-East4.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bokadvira

Bokadvira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hamarapur, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uran to Bokadvira is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alibag to Bokadvira is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokadvira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bokadvira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bokadvira

Where is Bokadvira located?

Bokadvira village is located in Uran Tehsil, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bokadvira?

The Gram Panchayat of Bokadvira is Bokadwira.

What is the pincode of Bokadvira?

The pincode of Bokadvira is 400702.

What is the population of Bokadvira?

Bokadvira has a total population of 2,810, including 1,492 males and 1,318 females.

How many households are there in Bokadvira?

There are 679 households in Bokadvira.

What is the literacy rate in Bokadvira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bokadvira is 77.97%. Male literacy is 82.31% and female literacy is 73.07%.