Khoha - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Khoha is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Baloda and around 14 km from Janjgir. Khoha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoha is 436717. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.8 hectares and falls under the 495559 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Khoha

As per Census 2011, Khoha village has a total population of 756 people, consisting of 390 males and 366 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 483 literate and 273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 55 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population756390366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1206852
Scheduled Castes (SC)552629
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1257
Literate Population483277206
Illiterate Population273113160

Nearby Villages of Khoha

Khoha 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)
Orai KhurdSouth-East1.24 km
UslapurSouth-West1.52 km
GhathadehiNorth-East1.61 km
PonchNorth2.27 km
Orai KalanSouth2.75 km
BokrelNorth-East2.79 km
ParsadaEast2.99 km
KarmandaEast2.99 km
DahkoniWest3.03 km
KarmandiSouth-East3.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khoha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khoha. The nearest railway station is Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Khoha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Khoha is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khoha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khoha

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

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

FAQs about Khoha

Where is Khoha located?

Khoha village is located in Baloda Tehsil, Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khoha?

Khoha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khoha?

The pincode of Khoha is 495559.

What is the population of Khoha?

Khoha has a total population of 756, including 390 males and 366 females.

How many households are there in Khoha?

There are 191 households in Khoha.

What is the literacy rate in Khoha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khoha is 63.89%. Male literacy is 71.03% and female literacy is 56.28%.