Khokar - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Khokar is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khonkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokar is 455758. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.1 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Khokar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khokar

As per Census 2011, Khokar village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 630 males and 548 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 721 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 324 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokar

Khokar 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 Khokar

Khokar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khonker, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Khokar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Khokar is about 27 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 Khokar

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

Health Facilities in Khokar

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Khokar