Khokar Amba - Varla, Barwani
Khokar Amba is a village situated in the Varla tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Varla and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Barwani. Nahalvan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokar Amba village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokar Amba is 478693. The village covers a total geographical area of 237.7 hectares and falls under the 451666 pincode. Sendhwa is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Khokar Amba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sendhawa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khargone Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khokar Amba
As per Census 2011, Khokar Amba village has a total population of 1,982 people, consisting of 977 males and 1,005 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 528 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 183 literate and 1,799 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,965 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khokar Amba are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,982 | 977 | 1,005 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 528 | 254 | 274 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,965 | 967 | 998 |
| Literate Population | 183 | 123 | 60 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,799 | 854 | 945 |
Nearby Villages of Khokar Amba
Khokar Amba is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khokar Amba
Khokar Amba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sendhwa to Khokar Amba is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barwani to Khokar Amba is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khokar Amba
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khokar Amba village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khokar Amba
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khokar Amba village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khokar Amba
Where is Khokar Amba located?
Khokar Amba village is located in Varla Tehsil, Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khokar Amba?
The Gram Panchayat of Khokar Amba is Nahalvan.
What is the pincode of Khokar Amba?
The pincode of Khokar Amba is 451666.
What is the population of Khokar Amba?
Khokar Amba has a total population of 1,982, including 977 males and 1,005 females.
How many households are there in Khokar Amba?
There are 288 households in Khokar Amba.
What is the literacy rate in Khokar Amba?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khokar Amba is 9.23%. Male literacy is 12.59% and female literacy is 5.97%.