Gokhna Village Overview
Gokhna is a village in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur tehsil of Chatra district, Jharkhand. It lies about 2 km from Hantarganj tehsil headquarters and around 37 km from Chatra district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kedli Kala is the Gram Panchayat for Gokhna village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gokhna village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokhna is 348106. The village covers a geographical area of 114 hectares and has a pincode of 825403. Shaligram Ram Narayanpur is the nearest town.
Location Map of Gokhna
Population & Demographics of Gokhna
This section provides population and demographic details of Gokhna village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 862 | 435 | 427 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 148 | 74 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 310 | 163 | 147 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 446 | 239 | 207 |
| Illiterate Population | 416 | 196 | 220 |
Key population details of Gokhna village are given below:
- Gokhna village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 862, including approximately 435 males and 427 females, with a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 310 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gokhna village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.74%.
- There are around 118 households in Gokhna village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gokhna
Transport facilities help residents of Gokhna village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gokhna
The following villages are located close to Gokhna and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gokhna
- Where is Gokhna located?
- Gokhna village is located in Shaligram Ram Narayanpur Subdivision, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gokhna?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gokhna is Kedli Kala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gokhna?
- The pincode of Gokhna is 825403.
- What is the population of Gokhna?
- Gokhna has a total population of 862, including 435 males and 427 females.
- How many households are there in Gokhna?
- There are 118 households in Gokhna.
- What is the literacy rate in Gokhna?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gokhna is 51.74%. Male literacy is 54.94% and female literacy is 48.48%.