Bookni - Phagi, Jaipur

Bookni is a village situated in the Phagi tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phagi and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Sawai Jai Singh Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bookni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bookni is 079856. The village covers a total geographical area of 554.14 hectares and falls under the 303009 pincode. Bagru is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bookni

According to the 2011 Census, Bookni village had a total population of 518 people, including 265 males and 253 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 84.58% and female literacy at 46.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Bookni

Bookni 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 Bookni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bookni. The nearest railway station is Asalpur Jobner, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagru to Bookni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Bookni is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bookni

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

Health Facilities in Bookni

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

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