Khokarla - Chimur, Chandrapur
Khokarla is a village situated in the Chimur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chimur and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Hiwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokarla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokarla is 540453. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.2 hectares and falls under the 442903 pincode.
Khokarla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Khokarla
Khokarla 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Susundri Reeth (kawadsi Desh) | North-East | 1.12 km |
| Ladegaon Rith | South-East | 1.12 km |
| Navegaon Doye | West | 1.37 km |
| Khursapar Rith | South-West | 1.58 km |
| Jawarabodi | East | 1.90 km |
| Vakarla | West | 2.12 km |
| Hiwara | North | 2.36 km |
| Asola | South-East | 2.89 km |
| Amboli | South | 2.94 km |
| Dhanbodi Rith | East | 3.01 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khokarla
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khokarla. The nearest railway station is Bhuyar Halt, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chandrapur to Khokarla is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khokarla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khokarla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Khokarla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khokarla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Khokarla
Where is Khokarla located?
Khokarla village is located in Chimur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khokarla?
The Gram Panchayat of Khokarla is Hiwara.
What is the pincode of Khokarla?
The pincode of Khokarla is 442903.