Mahokhar - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Mahokhar is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Mukkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahokhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahokhar is 212961. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.45 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Mahokhar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mahokhar

As per Census 2011, Mahokhar village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 276 males and 258 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahokhar

Mahokhar 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 Mahokhar

Mahokhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Mahokhar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Mahokhar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mahokhar

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

Health Facilities in Mahokhar

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

FAQs about Mahokhar