Bohawar - Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur

Bohawar is a village situated in the Chauri Chaura tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chauri Chaura and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Bohawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bohawar is 186117. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.65 hectares and falls under the 273201 pincode. Rudrapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bohawar

According to the 2011 Census, Bohawar village had a total population of 2,724 people, including 1,296 males and 1,428 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.63%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 52.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 692.

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

Nearby Villages of Bohawar

Bohawar 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 Bohawar

Bohawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudrapur to Bohawar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gorakhpur to Bohawar is about 47 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 Bohawar

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

Health Facilities in Bohawar

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

FAQs about Bohawar