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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khoksa village had a total population of 1,856 people, including 993 males and 863 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.53%, with male literacy at 80.22% and female literacy at 63.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 442.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khoksa