Mokhala - Warora, Chandrapur

Mokhala is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Mokhala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokhala is 540277. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.26 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Mokhala

As per Census 2011, Mokhala village has a total population of 651 people, consisting of 327 males and 324 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 507 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 212 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population651327324
Child Population (0–6 yrs)662739
Scheduled Castes (SC)523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)212103109
Literate Population507276231
Illiterate Population1445193

Nearby Villages of Mokhala

Mokhala 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Aambhora RithNorth-West1.85 km
Aalfar SataraSouth-West2.21 km
BoriNorth2.27 km
SusaNorth-West2.80 km
GirgaonNorth-West3.12 km
Warar MaktaSouth-West3.36 km
Sakhara (raja)South-East3.42 km
ChapapurNorth-East3.69 km
KhursaparNorth-East3.93 km
Lodhi KhedaSouth-East4.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mokhala

Mokhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikni Road, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Warora to Mokhala is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Mokhala is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mokhala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mokhala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mokhala

Where is Mokhala located?

Mokhala village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mokhala?

Mokhala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mokhala?

The pincode of Mokhala is 442907.

What is the population of Mokhala?

Mokhala has a total population of 651, including 327 males and 324 females.

How many households are there in Mokhala?

There are 160 households in Mokhala.

What is the literacy rate in Mokhala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mokhala is 77.88%. Male literacy is 84.40% and female literacy is 71.30%.