Boknaar - Shohratgarh, Siddharthnagar

Boknaar is a village situated in the Shohratgarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shohratgarh and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Teknar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boknaar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boknaar is 176208. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.89 hectares and falls under the 272204 pincode.

Boknaar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Boknaar

According to the 2011 Census, Boknaar village had a total population of 666 people, including 320 males and 346 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.57%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 20.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Boknaar

Boknaar 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 Boknaar

Boknaar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilhia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Boknaar is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boknaar

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

Health Facilities in Boknaar

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

FAQs about Boknaar