Mokha - Dharni, Amravati

Mokha is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Chinchghat serves as the Village Panchayat for Mokha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokha is 531416. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.64 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

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

Population of Mokha

According to the 2011 Census, Mokha village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 607 males and 637 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,174.

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

Nearby Villages of Mokha

Mokha 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 Mokha

Mokha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amlakhurd, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Mokha is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Mokha is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokha

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

Health Facilities in Mokha

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

FAQs about Mokha