Bojhi - Kalan, Shahjahanpur

Bojhi is a village situated in the Kalan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Kalan and around 80 km from Shahjahanpur. Kundarya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bojhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bojhi is 134528. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.64 hectares and falls under the 242127 pincode. Jalalabad is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Bojhi

As per Census 2011, Bojhi village has a total population of 491 people, consisting of 283 males and 208 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 734 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 125 literate and 366 illiterate residents. Additionally, 114 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population491283208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417764
Scheduled Castes (SC)1146846
Literate Population1258144
Illiterate Population366202164

Nearby Villages of Bojhi

Bojhi 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)
RashidpurNorth-East1.62 km
ItouaEast1.70 km
Patti KundariyaSouth-West1.94 km
KundariyaWest1.95 km
Doulatpur Rahimadad PurSouth-East2.00 km
Nizampur NagariyaNorth2.29 km
HajertpurEast2.39 km
IsmailpurSouth-East2.64 km
Fatehpur BiriaNorth-East2.70 km
ParourSouth2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bojhi

Public transport in the Bojhi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.9 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 Jalalabad to Bojhi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Bojhi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bojhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bojhi

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

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

FAQs about Bojhi

Where is Bojhi located?

Bojhi village is located in Kalan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bojhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bojhi is Kundarya.

What is the pincode of Bojhi?

The pincode of Bojhi is 242127.

What is the population of Bojhi?

Bojhi has a total population of 491, including 283 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Bojhi?

There are 80 households in Bojhi.

What is the literacy rate in Bojhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bojhi is 25.46%. Male literacy is 28.62% and female literacy is 21.15%.