Bhookha - Malarna Doongar, Sawai Madhopur

Bhookha is a village situated in the Malarna Doongar tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malarna Doongar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sawai Madhopur. Bhookha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhookha is 077405. The village covers a total geographical area of 776 hectares and falls under the 322028 pincode. Sawai Madhopur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhookha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sawai madhopur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhookha

As per Census 2011, Bhookha village has a total population of 1,717 people, consisting of 922 males and 795 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 866 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,717922795
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256136120
Scheduled Castes (SC)261131130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,252679573
Literate Population851621230
Illiterate Population866301565

Nearby Villages of Bhookha

Bhookha 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)
Barh Peepalwara Chak No.1East1.33 km
Barh Peepalwara Chak No.3North-East1.67 km
SangarwasaNorth-West2.02 km
Barh Peepalwara Chak No.2East2.20 km
GojariWest2.31 km
Peepalwara NadiNorth-East2.48 km
KeerpuraSouth-East2.58 km
Barh BhookhaNorth2.77 km
BadolasSouth2.98 km
OlwaraSouth-East3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhookha

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhookha. The nearest railway station is Mokholi, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Bhookha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhookha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhookha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhookha

Where is Bhookha located?

Bhookha village is located in Malarna Doongar Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhookha?

Bhookha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhookha?

The pincode of Bhookha is 322028.

What is the population of Bhookha?

Bhookha has a total population of 1,717, including 922 males and 795 females.

How many households are there in Bhookha?

There are 341 households in Bhookha.

What is the literacy rate in Bhookha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhookha is 49.56%. Male literacy is 67.35% and female literacy is 28.93%.