Mokha - Gurur, Balod

Mokha is a village situated in the Gurur tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from Gurur and around 76 km from Durg. Mokha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokha is 443428. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Gurur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mokha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mokha

According to the 2011 Census, Mokha village had a total population of 1,811 people, including 906 males and 905 females, living in 425 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.14%, with male literacy at 89.00% and female literacy at 69.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokha

Mokha 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 Mokha

Mokha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurur to Mokha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Mokha is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokha

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

Health Facilities in Mokha

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

FAQs about Mokha