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

According to the 2011 Census, Bohani village had a total population of 1,346 people, including 688 males and 658 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.92%, with male literacy at 86.39% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 595.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bohani