Khokhali - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Khokhali is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Bhatapara and around 80 km from Raipur. Khokhali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhali is 443624. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.36 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Khokhali

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhali village had a total population of 1,884 people, including 944 males and 940 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 77.70% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhali

Khokhali 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 Khokhali

Khokhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhatapara, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Khokhali is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Khokhali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhali

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

Health Facilities in Khokhali

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

FAQs about Khokhali