Khokhra - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Khokhra is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from Kalyanpur and around 37 km from Motihari. Sambhu Chak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhra is 218320. The village covers a total geographical area of 248 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khokhra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khokhra

As per Census 2011, Khokhra village has a total population of 1,681 people, consisting of 862 males and 819 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 271 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 792 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khokhra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khokhra

Khokhra 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 Khokhra

Khokhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Khokhra is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Khokhra is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhra

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

Health Facilities in Khokhra

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

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