Bohani - Phagwara, Kapurthala

Bohani is a village situated in the Phagwara tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagwara and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kapurthala . Bohani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bohani is 029641. The village covers a total geographical area of 536 hectares and falls under the 144632 pincode. Phagwara is the nearest town.

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

Population of Bohani

As per Census 2011, Bohani village has a total population of 1,346 people, consisting of 688 males and 658 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 997 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 595 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,346688658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1297158
Scheduled Castes (SC)595294301
Literate Population997533464
Illiterate Population349155194

Nearby Villages of Bohani

Bohani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IsharwalNorth1.73 km
MahadipurNorth-East2.11 km
SarnanaWest2.16 km
Kotli Than SinghSouth-West2.17 km
NauliNorth-West2.66 km
UchaEast2.66 km
Nangal Fateh KhanWest2.95 km
Ranipur KamboanSouth-East3.58 km
BhakhrianaSouth-West3.67 km
MussapurEast3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bohani

Bohani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolinna Doaba, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kapurthala to Bohani 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 Bohani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bohani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bohani

Where is Bohani located?

Bohani village is located in Phagwara Tehsil, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bohani?

Bohani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bohani?

The pincode of Bohani is 144632.

What is the population of Bohani?

Bohani has a total population of 1,346, including 688 males and 658 females.

How many households are there in Bohani?

There are 272 households in Bohani.

What is the literacy rate in Bohani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bohani is 74.07%. Male literacy is 77.47% and female literacy is 70.52%.