Indian Village Directory

Bokra Village

Bokra is an inhabited village in Forbesganj Block of Araria district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 221562, the Census 2011 record lists 3,440 people in 646 households and the reported area is 519 hectares. The local references include Bokra Gram Panchayat, Forbesganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Araria at about 15 km.

In short:

Bokra is a village in Forbesganj Block, Araria district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 221562 and 3,440 people in 646 households.

Village Code221562
Population3,440
Households646
Area519 hectares
Nearest TownAraria

Detailed village profile

Bokra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,440 people, 519 hectares of reported area and Araria as the nearest town reference for Bokra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Araria
Block Forbesganj
CD Block Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Bokra
  • Bokra falls under Forbesganj Block in Araria district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 221562.
  • The record lists 3,440 people living in 646 households.
  • The reported village area is 519 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Araria.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Bokra
Census Village Code
221562
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Araria
District Census Code
209
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Forbesganj
Sub-district Census Code
01113
CD Block
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat
Bokra
Households
646
Population
3,440
Male Population
1,801
Female Population
1,639
Sex Ratio
910.05
Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Araria
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 662.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.33 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 74.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bokra in the official administrative record. Census village code 221562, Bokra Gram Panchayat and Forbesganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
209
Sub-district Census Code
01113
Village Census Code
221562
CD Block Code
0101
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Forbesganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Bokra

Location and Distance

Araria is the nearest town listed for Bokra, about 15 km away. Araria is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Forbesganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Araria
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Araria
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Araria
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
519 hectares
Area
5.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,440 people in 646 households, with 1,801 male residents and 1,639 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Bokra. Population density works out to about 662.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
646
Total Population
3,440
Male Population
1,801
Female Population
1,639
Sex Ratio
910.05
Average Household Size
5.33
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bokra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bokra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bokra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
165.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bokra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bokra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bokra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 396.6 hectares and irrigated land is 296.3 hectares (74.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
60.4
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
62 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
396.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
100.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
296.3
Canals Area In Hectares
124.6 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
6.1 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bokra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
39
Banks in Matched Records
15
Matched PINs
6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 28 72%
CRM 11 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 12 31%
Bank of Baroda 5 13%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 10%
Punjab National Bank 3 7.7%
Axis Bank Limited 2 5.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Araria- Bihar Shop No-9, Ward No-9, Beside Bhola Pakode Wala, Thana Road, Patel Chowk, P. O+p.s- Forbesganj, Dist.-, Ar…
Bank of Baroda ATM 854328 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Jogbani Railway Station Jogbani Railway Station, Araria, Bihar, 854328
Bank of India ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbisganj. Dist Arariya, Bihar Nr Cbi Bank Chhuapatti Forbisganj, Sk Road Chhuapatti, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj, Dist. - Araria, Bihar Netaji Market, Jogbani Road, Shubash Chowk, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Canara Bank ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Subash Chowk, Jogbani Road Netaji Market Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Baroda ATM 854334 Araria Forbesganj Rampur Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334 Rampur, P. O. Meryganj, Teh.arraria, 854334, Araria, Bihar, 854334
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Hospital Rd, Near Jyoti Cinema, Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar, 854318
Bank of Baroda ATM 854318 Araria Forbesganj Forbesganj (Nagar Parishad) Forbesganj Railway Station Forbesganj Railway St, Araria, Bihar, 854318

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bokra village located?

Bokra is in Forbesganj Block of Araria district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bokra village in?

Bokra village is in Araria district.

Which state is Bokra village in?

Bokra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bokra under?

Bokra comes under Forbesganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bokra?

The Census village code of Bokra is 221562.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bokra under?

Bokra is listed under Bokra Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Forbesganj.

What is the population of Bokra village?

The village record lists 3,440 people and 646 households for Bokra.

How many households are in Bokra village?

The village record lists 646 households for Bokra.

What is the male and female population of Bokra?

The record lists 1,801 male residents and 1,639 female residents for Bokra.

What is the sex ratio of Bokra village?

The sex ratio of Bokra is 910.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bokra village?

The reported geographical area of Bokra is 519 hectares.

What is the population density of Bokra village?

The approximate population density of Bokra is 662.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bokra?

The nearest town listed for Bokra is Araria, about 15 km away.

How far is Bokra from the district headquarters?

Bokra is about 15 km from Araria, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bokra from the sub-district headquarters?

Bokra is about 21 km from Forbesganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bokra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bokra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bokra?

For Bokra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 396.6 hectares and irrigated land is 296.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bokra?

The page shows 39 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bokra. These records include 15 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.