Bookana - Sapotra, Karauli

Bookana is a village situated in the Sapotra tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sapotra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Bookana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bookana is 076977. The village covers a total geographical area of 512 hectares and falls under the 322218 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Bookana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bookana

According to the 2011 Census, Bookana village had a total population of 2,861 people, including 1,532 males and 1,329 females, living in 521 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.18%, with male literacy at 80.46% and female literacy at 43.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,966.

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

Nearby Villages of Bookana

Bookana 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 Bookana

Bookana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narayanpur Tatwar, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Bookana is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Bookana is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bookana

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

Health Facilities in Bookana

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

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