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

As per Census 2011, Khokni village has a total population of 1,206 people, consisting of 628 males and 578 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 722 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 239 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,206628578
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19110982
Scheduled Castes (SC)239119120
Literate Population722441281
Illiterate Population484187297

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TissaNorth-West1.92 km
TewraSouth-West2.11 km
DaulatpurNorth-East2.19 km
KakarauliSouth-East2.95 km
Behrah SadatEast3.23 km
MimlakheriSouth3.41 km
KarheraNorth3.84 km
Rurkali Fateh AliNorth-West3.94 km
Rurkali Talab AliNorth-West4.14 km
ChaurawalaNorth-East4.30 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khokni

Where is Khokni located?

Khokni village is located in Jansath Tehsil, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khokni?

Khokni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khokni?

The pincode of Khokni is 251316.

What is the population of Khokni?

Khokni has a total population of 1,206, including 628 males and 578 females.

How many households are there in Khokni?

There are 212 households in Khokni.

What is the literacy rate in Khokni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khokni is 59.87%. Male literacy is 70.22% and female literacy is 48.62%.