Khokhra - Jaora, Ratlam

Khokhra is a village situated in the Jaora tehsil of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaora and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Ratlam. Patakhedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhra is 470205. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.39 hectares and falls under the 457226 pincode. Jaora is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khokhra

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhra village had a total population of 1,180 people, including 590 males and 590 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.57%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 51.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 887.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhra

Khokhra 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 Khokhra

Khokhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Brayla Chaurasi, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaora to Khokhra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratlam to Khokhra is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhra

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

Health Facilities in Khokhra

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

FAQs about Khokhra