Khokari - Arjuni Morgaon, Gondia

Khokari is a village situated in the Arjuni Morgaon tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from Arjuni Morgaon and around 105 km from Gondiya. Karandali serves as the Village Panchayat for Khokari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokari is 538241. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.96 hectares and falls under the 441902 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Khokari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arjuni-morgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khokari

According to the 2011 Census, Khokari village had a total population of 251 people, including 120 males and 131 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 1,092 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.89%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokari

Khokari 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 Khokari

Khokari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjuni, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Khokari is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Khokari is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokari

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

Health Facilities in Khokari

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

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