Khokhra - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Khokhra is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Harischandrapur and around 64.7 km from English Bazar. Bhingole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khokhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khokhra is 312039. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.06 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.

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

Population of Khokhra

According to the 2011 Census, Khokhra village had a total population of 1,364 people, including 724 males and 640 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.54%, with male literacy at 66.30% and female literacy at 54.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Khokhra

Khokhra 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 Khokhra

Khokhra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Khokhra is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Khokhra is about 64.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khokhra

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

Health Facilities in Khokhra

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

FAQs about Khokhra