Bhokari - Bhiwandi, Thane

Bhokari is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Bhokari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhokari is 552599. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.13 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhokari

As per Census 2011, Bhokari village has a total population of 1,388 people, consisting of 738 males and 650 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 968 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,388738650
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1768987
Scheduled Castes (SC)1185860
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1216457
Literate Population968561407
Illiterate Population420177243

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoholeSouth-East1.48 km
KumbharshivNorth-West1.61 km
Vadvali Tarf RahurNorth1.73 km
Devali Tarfe RahurWest2.17 km
Talavali Tarf RahurNorth-East2.24 km
AnheSouth2.61 km
KaranjotiNorth-West2.75 km
RahurWest2.77 km
Kandali Tarf RahurEast3.55 km
VafaleSouth-West3.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhokari

Bhokari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Bhokari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Bhokari is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Bhokari

Where is Bhokari located?

Bhokari village is located in Bhiwandi Tehsil, Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhokari?

Bhokari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhokari?

The pincode of Bhokari is 421302.

What is the population of Bhokari?

Bhokari has a total population of 1,388, including 738 males and 650 females.

How many households are there in Bhokari?

There are 276 households in Bhokari.

What is the literacy rate in Bhokari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhokari is 69.74%. Male literacy is 76.02% and female literacy is 62.62%.