Bokakhai - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Bokakhai is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Jhadapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bokakhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bokakhai is 406889. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Bokakhai

According to the 2011 Census, Bokakhai village had a total population of 1,181 people, including 600 males and 581 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.30%, with male literacy at 90.04% and female literacy at 72.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Bokakhai

Bokakhai 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 Bokakhai

Bokakhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhusandpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Bokakhai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Bokakhai is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bokakhai

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

Health Facilities in Bokakhai

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

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