Bom - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Bom is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Bom village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bom is 214297. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.9 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bom 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 Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bom

According to the 2011 Census, Bom village had a total population of 1,919 people, including 989 males and 930 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.04%, with male literacy at 58.40% and female literacy at 30.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 909.

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

Nearby Villages of Bom

Bom 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 Bom

Bom is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mahuariya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Bom is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Bom is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bom

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

Health Facilities in Bom

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

FAQs about Bom