Khokhsa - Janjgir, Janjgir-Champa

Khokhsa is a village situated in the Janjgir tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 4 km from Janjgir and around 4 km from Janjgir. Khokhasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhsa is 436563. The village covers a total geographical area of 661.78 hectares and falls under the 495668 pincode. Naila-janjgir is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Khokhsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khokhsa

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhsa village had a total population of 2,945 people, including 1,493 males and 1,452 females, living in 581 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.94%, with male literacy at 88.22% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhsa

Khokhsa 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 Khokhsa

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khokhsa. The nearest railway station is Ibh5, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naila-janjgir to Khokhsa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Khokhsa is about 4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhsa

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

Health Facilities in Khokhsa

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

FAQs about Khokhsa