Bamokoi - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Bamokoi is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Nuagaon and around 72 km from Chatrapur. Bomakai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamokoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamokoi is 412928. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bamokoi

According to the 2011 Census, Bamokoi village had a total population of 2,231 people, including 1,132 males and 1,099 females, living in 485 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 88.32% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 219, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamokoi

Bamokoi 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 Bamokoi

Bamokoi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Bamokoi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Bamokoi 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 Bamokoi

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

Health Facilities in Bamokoi

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

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