Khoklong

Khoklong is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.6km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Khoklong village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Khoklong village.

Here you can discover what makes Khoklong unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Khoklong’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khoklong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khoklong is 306495. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Khoklong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khoklong village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khoklong

Population of Khoklong

According to the 2011 Census, Khoklong has a total population of about 737, with approximately 352 males and 385 females. The sex ratio is around 1093 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 91 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 55 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 668. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.55%, with male literacy at about 62.50% and female literacy near 47.27%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khoklong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khoklong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khoklong. As per the 2011 stats, Khoklong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khoklong

Knowing the nearby villages of Khoklong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khoklong.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khoklong