Bohana - Azamgarh

Bohana is a village situated in the Azamgarh tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from Azamgarh, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bohana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bohana is 194010. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.39 hectares and falls under the 276131 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Bohana

As per Census 2011, Bohana village has a total population of 2,375 people, consisting of 1,140 males and 1,235 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 339 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,513 literate and 862 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3751,1401,235
Child Population (0–6 yrs)339173166
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,429696733
Literate Population1,513820693
Illiterate Population862320542

Nearby Villages of Bohana

Bohana 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)
GauraWest0.79 km
NijampurSouth-West1.11 km
SemrautaEast1.18 km
TilsawanNorth1.53 km
KhanpurSouth-East1.77 km
MirjapurNorth-East1.80 km
BajarNorth-East2.25 km
LaximanpurSouth-West2.35 km
RajapurNorth-East2.48 km
DhanhuaSouth2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bohana

Bohana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathiaon, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Bohana is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Bohana is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bohana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bohana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bohana

Where is Bohana located?

Bohana village is located in Azamgarh Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bohana?

Bohana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bohana?

The pincode of Bohana is 276131.

What is the population of Bohana?

Bohana has a total population of 2,375, including 1,140 males and 1,235 females.

How many households are there in Bohana?

There are 375 households in Bohana.

What is the literacy rate in Bohana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bohana is 63.71%. Male literacy is 71.93% and female literacy is 56.11%.