Bobei - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Bobei is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Raighar and around 103 km from Nabarangapur . Bobei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bobei is 427237. The village covers a total geographical area of 674 hectares and falls under the 764088 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bobei

According to the 2011 Census, Bobei village had a total population of 1,282 people, including 642 males and 640 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.47%, with male literacy at 32.79% and female literacy at 13.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,200.

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

Nearby Villages of Bobei

Bobei 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 Bobei

Bobei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jagdalpur, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Bobei is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Bobei is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bobei

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

Health Facilities in Bobei

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

FAQs about Bobei