Bhonkar - Kotkasim, Khairthal-Tijara

Bhonkar is a village situated in the Kotkasim tehsil of Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from Kotkasim and around 72 km from Alwar. Bhonkar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonkar is 072111. The village covers a total geographical area of 329 hectares and falls under the 301702 pincode. Bhiwadi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bhonkar

As per Census 2011, Bhonkar village has a total population of 2,349 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,117 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,500 literate and 849 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3491,2321,117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408205203
Scheduled Castes (SC)268138130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1105654
Literate Population1,500916584
Illiterate Population849316533

Nearby Villages of Bhonkar

Bhonkar 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)
BhamoowasNorth-West1.10 km
TeuwasSouth-West1.26 km
MatawasSouth-East1.56 km
DalawasSouth-East1.90 km
MadhoopurNorth1.96 km
Berawas KalanWest2.03 km
GailpurEast2.17 km
ChawandiSouth-West2.20 km
HasanpurNorth-East2.20 km
JagmalhediEast2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhonkar

Bhonkar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bawal, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwadi to Bhonkar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Bhonkar is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhonkar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhonkar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhonkar 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 Bhonkar

Where is Bhonkar located?

Bhonkar village is located in Kotkasim Tehsil, Khairthal-Tijara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhonkar?

Bhonkar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhonkar?

The pincode of Bhonkar is 301702.

What is the population of Bhonkar?

Bhonkar has a total population of 2,349, including 1,232 males and 1,117 females.

How many households are there in Bhonkar?

There are 424 households in Bhonkar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhonkar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhonkar is 63.86%. Male literacy is 74.35% and female literacy is 52.28%.