Bhokardan

Bhokardan is a town situated in Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located on the banks of Khelna River. Bhokardan has a rich history that dates back to the 600 AD. According the local folklore, Bhokardan used to be the capital of the lands ruled by Bhomasura, a mythological demon who was killed by Lord Krishna.  

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in and around Bhokardan which provide good accommodation. Some of them are Vinay Hotel, Hotel Kamal, Hotel Niwant in Jalna, Hotel Anand in Jalna and Hotel Rahul in Ibrahimpur,

Language

The official language of Bhokardan is Marathi. Urdu is another language spoken in Bhokardan.

Events

Important festivals celebrated in Bhokardan are Aashadi Ekadashi (June/July), Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September), Maha Shivratri, Dussehra (September/October), Diwali (October/November), Gokul Ashtami (August/September), Buddha Purnima, Ramzan and Bakrid.

Places of Interest

There are several places of tourist interest near Bhokardan. Some of them are Shri Datta Ashram, Jalna (56 km away from Bhokardan), Moti Talab (53 km away) and Ghanewadi Talab (45 km away).

How to Get There

Air:

The nearest airport to Bhokardan is the Aurangabad Airport on Jalna road, Aurangabad. It is about 58 km away.

Rail:

The nearest railway station to Bhokardhan is in Jalna, which is 48 km away. Jalna station is well-connected with Manmad, Aurangabad, Nanded, Parbhani, Latur, Osmanabad, Gangakhed, Adilabad, Nagpur, Nizamabad, Nasik, Mumbai, Pune, karnool, Kadapa, Tirupati, Renikunda, Erode and Madurai. 

Bus:

There are daily buses available from Bhokardan Old Bus Stand to Aurangabad, Nagpur and Jalna. One of the best operators who offer good experience to passengers is Lucky Nigam.