Bokata

Bokata is a village located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Bokta is the gram panchayat of Bokata village.

Here you can discover what makes Bokata unique in its vibrant Gangolihat-Pithoragarh region. You’ll see Bokata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bokata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bokata is 050112. The village spans a total geographical area of 238.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 262522. Pithoragarh is nearest town to Bokata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 66km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bokata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Almora Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bokata

Population of Bokata

According to the 2011 Census, Bokata has a total population of about 547, with approximately 282 males and 265 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 85 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 185 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.78%, with male literacy at about 76.95% and female literacy near 41.51%. There are around 133 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bokata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bokata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bokata. As per the 2011 stats, Bokata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bokata

Knowing the nearby villages of Bokata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bokata.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bokata