Khoksa - Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur

Khoksa is a village situated in the Dalsinghsarai subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dalsinghsarai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ajnaul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoksa is 237033. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khoksa

As per Census 2011, Khoksa village has a total population of 1,856 people, consisting of 993 males and 863 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,117 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,856993863
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316169147
Scheduled Castes (SC)442233209
Literate Population1,117661456
Illiterate Population739332407

Nearby Villages of Khoksa

Khoksa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Bamaia HarlalNorth-East2.08 km
DhepuraWest2.55 km
Rampur JalalpurNorth2.69 km
RasidpurSouth-West2.97 km
Bahlampur KhambharEast3.36 km
Rajapur RaghoSouth3.46 km
TemuhanSouth3.49 km
DasrathpurEast3.63 km
NawadaWest3.71 km
Tabhka PachhiariNorth-East3.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khoksa

Khoksa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalsingh Sarai, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Khoksa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Khoksa is about 35 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 Khoksa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khoksa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khoksa

Where is Khoksa located?

Khoksa village is located in Dalsinghsarai Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khoksa?

The Gram Panchayat of Khoksa is Ajnaul.

What is the pincode of Khoksa?

The pincode of Khoksa is 848114.

What is the population of Khoksa?

Khoksa has a total population of 1,856, including 993 males and 863 females.

How many households are there in Khoksa?

There are 355 households in Khoksa.

What is the literacy rate in Khoksa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khoksa is 60.18%. Male literacy is 66.57% and female literacy is 52.84%.