Khokar - Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar

Khokar is a village situated in the Shrirampur tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Shrirampur and around 70 km from Ahmadnagar. Khokar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokar is 557670. The village covers a total geographical area of 1188.86 hectares and falls under the 413739 pincode. Shrirampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Khokar

According to the 2011 Census, Khokar village had a total population of 3,873 people, including 2,013 males and 1,860 females, living in 865 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.06%, with male literacy at 86.90% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 820, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nipani Vadgaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shrirampur to Khokar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Khokar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 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