Khokha - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Khokha is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Jamuniya Purani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokha is 489760. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.64 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khokha

According to the 2011 Census, Khokha village had a total population of 224 people, including 115 males and 109 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.47%, with male literacy at 57.69% and female literacy at 39.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 22, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokha

Khokha 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 Khokha

Public transport in the Khokha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Khokha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Khokha is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokha

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

Health Facilities in Khokha

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

FAQs about Khokha