Khokasa - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Khokasa is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Saruali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokasa is 402401. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khokasa 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 Khokasa

According to the 2011 Census, Khokasa village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 648 males and 616 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.16%, with male literacy at 94.76% and female literacy at 83.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokasa

Khokasa 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 Khokasa

Khokasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sadashibapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Khokasa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Khokasa is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokasa

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

Health Facilities in Khokasa

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

FAQs about Khokasa