Khoksa(R) - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Khoksa(R) is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Baruan(b) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khoksa(R) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khoksa(R) is 402537. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Khoksa(R)

According to the 2011 Census, Khoksa(R) village had a total population of 333 people, including 180 males and 153 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.70%, with male literacy at 94.90% and female literacy at 81.48%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khoksa(R)

Khoksa(R) 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 Khoksa(R)

Khoksa(R) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tomka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Khoksa(R) is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khoksa(R) 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 Khoksa(R)

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

Health Facilities in Khoksa(R)

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

FAQs about Khoksa(R)