Khota

Khota is a village located in Nihal Singhwala tehsil of Moga district in Punjab, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Nihal Singhwala (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Moga. As per 2009 stats, Khote is the gram panchayat of Khota village.

Here you can discover what makes Khota unique in its vibrant Nihal Singhwala-Moga region. You’ll see Khota’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khota is 033926. The village spans a total geographical area of 745 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 142040. Bagha Purana is nearest town to Khota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khota village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nihal singhwala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khota

Population of Khota

According to the 2011 Census, Khota has a total population of about 3,260, with approximately 1,733 males and 1,527 females. The sex ratio is around 881 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 311 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,414 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.01%, with male literacy at about 63.65% and female literacy near 51.60%. There are around 649 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khota

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khota. As per the 2011 stats, Khota had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khota

Knowing the nearby villages of Khota helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khota.

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