Khokhro Ama - Gharghoda, Raigarh

Khokhro Ama is a village situated in the Gharghoda tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gharghoda and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhengari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhro Ama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhro Ama is 434685. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.04 hectares and falls under the 496111 pincode. Gharghoda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khokhro Ama

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhro Ama village had a total population of 149 people, including 79 males and 70 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.80%, with male literacy at 77.61% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhro Ama

Khokhro Ama 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 Khokhro Ama

Khokhro Ama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gharghoda to Khokhro Ama is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Khokhro Ama is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhro Ama

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

Health Facilities in Khokhro Ama

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

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