Bomika - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Bomika is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Gurandi and around 20 km from Paralakhemundi. Bomika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bomika is 414675. The village covers a total geographical area of 395 hectares and falls under the 761211 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bomika

According to the 2011 Census, Bomika village had a total population of 800 people, including 370 males and 430 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.33%, with male literacy at 63.61% and female literacy at 44.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Bomika

Bomika 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 Bomika

Bomika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Bomika is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Bomika is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bomika

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

Health Facilities in Bomika

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

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