Mokhala - Bhiwapur, Nagpur

Mokhala is a village situated in the Bhiwapur tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwapur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Tas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mokhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mokhala is 536622. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.68 hectares and falls under the 441201 pincode. Umred is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Mokhala

According to the 2011 Census, Mokhala village had a total population of 412 people, including 201 males and 211 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.01%, with male literacy at 85.41% and female literacy at 68.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 162.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Mokhala

Mokhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhiwapur, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umred to Mokhala is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Mokhala 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 Mokhala

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

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:

FAQs about Mokhala