Bokoda

Bokoda is a village located in Umarkote tehsil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Umarkote (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Nabarangapur . As per 2009 stats, Bakoda is the gram panchayat of Bokoda village.

Here you can discover what makes Bokoda unique in its vibrant Umarkote-Nabarangapur region. You’ll see Bokoda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bokoda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bokoda is 427345. The village spans a total geographical area of 671 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764073. Umarkote is nearest town to Bokoda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bokoda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Umarkote Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bokoda

Population of Bokoda

According to the 2011 Census, Bokoda has a total population of about 2,682, with approximately 1,378 males and 1,304 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 427 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,304 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 829. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.03%, with male literacy at about 51.09% and female literacy near 36.58%. There are around 588 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bokoda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bokoda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bokoda. As per the 2011 stats, Bokoda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bokoda

Knowing the nearby villages of Bokoda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bokoda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bokoda