Khokase - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Khokase is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Khokasa serves as the Village Panchayat for Khokase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokase is 525948. The village covers a total geographical area of 1293.5 hectares and falls under the 425418 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khokase

According to the 2011 Census, Khokase village had a total population of 1,512 people, including 757 males and 755 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.05%, with male literacy at 64.18% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,482.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokase

Khokase 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 Khokase

Khokase is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolda, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Khokase is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Khokase is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokase

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

Health Facilities in Khokase

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

FAQs about Khokase