Bhanokhar - Kathumar, Alwar

Bhanokhar is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Bhanokhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhanokhar is 073778. The village covers a total geographical area of 1164 hectares and falls under the 301035 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhanokhar

As per Census 2011, Bhanokhar village has a total population of 4,960 people, consisting of 2,631 males and 2,329 females. The village has 837 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 730 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,776 literate and 2,184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,539 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9602,6312,329
Child Population (0–6 yrs)730396334
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,219655564
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,5391,3571,182
Literate Population2,7761,7731,003
Illiterate Population2,1848581,326

Nearby Villages of Bhanokhar

Bhanokhar 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)
JahadooSouth-West2.10 km
DhanokharaEast2.27 km
Nangla Bas GumanNorth-West2.82 km
AgrayaEast2.92 km
DayothanaNorth-East2.93 km
KantwariNorth-West3.07 km
BhattwasNorth3.12 km
KalwariSouth-East3.28 km
SajanparaSouth-West3.37 km
GundbasNorth3.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhanokhar

Bhanokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dantla, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Bhanokhar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Bhanokhar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhanokhar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhanokhar

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

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

FAQs about Bhanokhar

Where is Bhanokhar located?

Bhanokhar village is located in Kathumar Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhanokhar?

Bhanokhar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhanokhar?

The pincode of Bhanokhar is 301035.

What is the population of Bhanokhar?

Bhanokhar has a total population of 4,960, including 2,631 males and 2,329 females.

How many households are there in Bhanokhar?

There are 837 households in Bhanokhar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhanokhar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhanokhar is 55.97%. Male literacy is 67.39% and female literacy is 43.07%.