Bobua - Kakatpur, Puri

Bobua is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Kaduanuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bobua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bobua is 409292. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bobua

According to the 2011 Census, Bobua village had a total population of 380 people, including 189 males and 191 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.47%, with male literacy at 94.19% and female literacy at 76.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Bobua

Bobua 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 Bobua

Bobua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Bobua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Bobua is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bobua

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

Health Facilities in Bobua

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

FAQs about Bobua