Okhra

Okhra is a village located in Dhamdha tehsil of Durg district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Dhamdha (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Durg. As per 2009 stats, Mudpar is the gram panchayat of Okhra village.

Here you can discover what makes Okhra unique in its vibrant Dhamdha-Durg region. You’ll see Okhra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Okhra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Okhra is 442538. The village spans a total geographical area of 238.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 490036. Dhamdha is nearest town to Okhra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Okhra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ahiwara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Durg Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Okhra

Population of Okhra

According to the 2011 Census, Okhra has a total population of about 794, with approximately 387 males and 407 females. The sex ratio is around 1051 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 124 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 584 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.76%, with male literacy at about 78.55% and female literacy near 57.49%. There are around 184 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Okhra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Okhra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Okhra. As per the 2011 stats, Okhra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Okhra

Knowing the nearby villages of Okhra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Okhra.

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