Khakal - Moth, Jhansi

Khakal is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Badaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khakal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakal is 152074. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.29 hectares and falls under the 284304 pincode. Mooth is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khakal

As per Census 2011, Khakal village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 325 males and 282 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 425 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 137 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khakal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population607325282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613328
Scheduled Castes (SC)1377859
Literate Population425272153
Illiterate Population18253129

Nearby Villages of Khakal

Khakal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BadairaWest1.47 km
Brasingh PuraSouth-West2.52 km
PahargaonNorth-East2.60 km
SesaSouth-East2.81 km
KuiyanEast2.83 km
PoonchhSouth3.31 km
KamtariNorth3.77 km
GyaraiWest4.03 km
KashipuraNorth-East4.19 km
KharilaEast4.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khakal

Khakal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mooth to Khakal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Khakal is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khakal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khakal

Where is Khakal located?

Khakal village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khakal?

The Gram Panchayat of Khakal is Badaira.

What is the pincode of Khakal?

The pincode of Khakal is 284304.

What is the population of Khakal?

Khakal has a total population of 607, including 325 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Khakal?

There are 89 households in Khakal.

What is the literacy rate in Khakal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khakal is 70.02%. Male literacy is 83.69% and female literacy is 54.26%.