Khokni - Jansath, Muzaffarnagar

Khokni is a village situated in the Jansath tehsil of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jansath and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffar Nagar. Khokni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokni is 111352. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.46 hectares and falls under the 251316 pincode. Jansath is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khokni

According to the 2011 Census, Khokni village had a total population of 1,206 people, including 628 males and 578 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.13%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokni

Khokni 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 Khokni

Khokni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jarauda Nara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jansath to Khokni is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffar Nagar to Khokni is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokni

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

Health Facilities in Khokni

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

FAQs about Khokni