Bokba

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MAHIMA LAKRA

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LGD code: 376637
Pincode: 835211
Population: 1,019
Households: 216
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 448
Distance to district centre: 39 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bokba compares

By population, Bokba ranks #30 of 53 villages in Kolebira mandal.

Literacy rate

59.8%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Bokba: 59.8%
Kolebira mandal: 59.1%
Simdega district: 57.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

934

−46 vs mandal average

Bokba: 934
Kolebira mandal: 980

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Bokba: 4.7
Kolebira mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Bokba

LGD code: 376637
Pincode: 835211
Population (Census 2011): 1,019
Population (projected 2026): 1,201
Households: 216
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 934
Literacy rate: 59.8%
Coordinates: 22.96992°N, 84.78605°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Lohardaga
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sisai
Member of Parliament: Sukhdeo Bhagat
Member of Legislative Assembly: Jiga Susaran Horo
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MAHIMA LAKRA
Block / Mandal: Kolebira
Nearest PHC: Dr. Dasgupta's Clinic (25.6 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Simdega district level

Then & Now

Bokba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,019

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,201

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

216

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

255

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,019Census 2011
Households: 216Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 934 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2012026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 255

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Simdega district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Simdega district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Simdega district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Bokba · Kolebira mandal area

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PHC· 1
Shop· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
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PHC · clinic
Dr. Dasgupta's Clinic
📍 25.6 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Bokba

Mandal centre

Kolebira · ≈ 4.1 km

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District centre

Simdega · ≈ 39 km

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Nearest town · 10,075 people

Sisai · ≈ 23 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bokba

What is the pincode of Bokba?

The pincode of Bokba, Kolebira mandal, Simdega district, Jharkhand is 835211.

In which district is Bokba located?

Bokba is a village in Kolebira mandal of Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Bokba as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bokba village has a population of 1,019 across 216 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Bokba?

The current sarpanch of Bokba gram panchayat is MAHIMA LAKRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bokba in?

Bokba falls under the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bokba in?

Bokba falls under the Sisai assembly constituency (AC #67) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Bokba?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bokba village is 59.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bokba?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bokba village is 934 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bokba?

The nearest health facility to Bokba is St. Joseph Hospital (~21.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bokba?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bokba, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Bokba from Simdega district centre?

Bokba is approximately 39 km (straight-line) from the centre of Simdega district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bokba?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bokba village is 376637.

Which is the nearest town to Bokba?

Sisai (population 10,075, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 23 km from Bokba in a straight line.

How big is Bokba compared to other villages in Kolebira mandal?

Bokba ranks 30 of 53 villages in Kolebira mandal by Census 2011 population (1,019 residents).

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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What is the pincode of Bokba?

In which district is Bokba located?

What is the population of Bokba as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bokba?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bokba in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bokba in?

What is the literacy rate in Bokba?

What is the sex ratio in Bokba?

What is the nearest health centre to Bokba?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bokba?

How far is Bokba from Simdega district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bokba?

Which is the nearest town to Bokba?

How big is Bokba compared to other villages in Kolebira mandal?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Bokba

What is the pincode of Bokba?

In which district is Bokba located?

What is the population of Bokba as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Bokba?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bokba in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bokba in?

What is the literacy rate in Bokba?

What is the sex ratio in Bokba?

What is the nearest health centre to Bokba?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bokba?

How far is Bokba from Simdega district centre?

What is the LGD code of Bokba?

Which is the nearest town to Bokba?

How big is Bokba compared to other villages in Kolebira mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Bokba — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Bokba on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Healthcare

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

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