Bokrasil - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Bokrasil is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Tipiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bokrasil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokrasil is 423929. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bokrasil

As per Census 2011, Bokrasil village has a total population of 1,251 people, consisting of 607 males and 644 females. The village has 340 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 183 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 522 literate and 729 illiterate residents. Additionally, 217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 530 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokrasil

Bokrasil 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 Bokrasil

Bokrasil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Bokrasil is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Bokrasil is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokrasil

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

Health Facilities in Bokrasil

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

FAQs about Bokrasil