Khokharwal - Batala, Gurdaspur

Khokharwal is a village situated in the Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Batala and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Gurdaspur. Khokharwal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokharwal is 028517. The village covers a total geographical area of 293 hectares and falls under the 143505 pincode. Sri Hargobindpur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Khokharwal

According to the 2011 Census, Khokharwal village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 534 males and 471 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.48%, with male literacy at 74.20% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokharwal

Khokharwal 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 Khokharwal

Khokharwal 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 Khudda Korala, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gurdaspur to Khokharwal 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 Khokharwal

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

Health Facilities in Khokharwal

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

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