Khokrakheda - Chicholi, Betul

Khokrakheda is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Gavasen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokrakheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokrakheda is 485786. The village covers a total geographical area of 729 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Timrani is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Khokrakheda

As per Census 2011, Khokrakheda village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 156 males and 132 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 126 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population288156132
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432914
Scheduled Tribes (ST)288156132
Literate Population1267155
Illiterate Population1628577

Nearby Villages of Khokrakheda

Khokrakheda 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)
HarraiNorth-West5.13 km
Najurpur KhedaEast7.22 km
PalasiNorth7.94 km
JamnagariNorth-East9.51 km
AjaiSouth-East10.49 km
KamthaNorth-East11.13 km
KursenaEast11.66 km
JhiriyadohNorth-East12.18 km
Amapura (amapur)South-East12.27 km
AlamgarhSouth-East12.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khokrakheda

Khokrakheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhidgaon, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Timrani to Khokrakheda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Khokrakheda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokrakheda

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

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

Health Facilities in Khokrakheda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khokrakheda

Where is Khokrakheda located?

Khokrakheda village is located in Chicholi Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khokrakheda?

The Gram Panchayat of Khokrakheda is Gavasen.

What is the pincode of Khokrakheda?

The pincode of Khokrakheda is 460330.

What is the population of Khokrakheda?

Khokrakheda has a total population of 288, including 156 males and 132 females.

How many households are there in Khokrakheda?

There are 50 households in Khokrakheda.

What is the literacy rate in Khokrakheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khokrakheda is 43.75%. Male literacy is 45.51% and female literacy is 41.67%.