Khokhya - Gola Gokaran Nath, Kheri

Khokhya is a village situated in the Gola Gokaran Nath tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gola Gokaran Nath and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Behra Multan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhya is 135301. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.01 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khokhya

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhya village had a total population of 474 people, including 242 males and 232 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.48%, with male literacy at 71.69% and female literacy at 47.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhya

Khokhya 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 Khokhya

Khokhya 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 Gola Gokaranath, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Khokhya is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Khokhya is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhya

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

Health Facilities in Khokhya

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

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