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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhokari village had a total population of 1,388 people, including 738 males and 650 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.87%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 72.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhokari