Khokara Kalan - Kalapipal, Shajapur

Khokara Kalan is a village situated in the Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh. Khokrakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokara Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokara Kalan is 473158. The village covers a total geographical area of 1217.21 hectares and falls under the 465339 pincode. Shujalpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Khokara Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Khokara Kalan village had a total population of 6,529 people, including 3,401 males and 3,128 females, living in 1,153 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.37%, with male literacy at 83.53% and female literacy at 64.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 872, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokara Kalan

Khokara Kalan 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 Khokara Kalan

Khokara Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalapipal, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shujalpur to Khokara Kalan is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shajapur to Khokara Kalan is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokara Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Khokara Kalan

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

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