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

As per Census 2011, Khokhra village has a total population of 1,364 people, consisting of 724 males and 640 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 724 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,364724640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1688979
Scheduled Castes (SC)1086048
Literate Population724421303
Illiterate Population640303337

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NazirpurWest1.17 km
BhingolSouth-East1.17 km
LakshmanpurNorth-East1.35 km
BairatSouth1.71 km
BaradangiSouth-East1.79 km
Kharangapur JabraNorth-West2.00 km
GangorSouth-West2.45 km
GopalpurSouth-East2.56 km
HaranathpurNorth-West2.60 km
KonarNorth-East2.64 km

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.

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khokhra

Where is Khokhra located?

Khokhra village is located in Harischandrapur - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khokhra?

The Gram Panchayat of Khokhra is Bhingole.

What is the pincode of Khokhra?

The pincode of Khokhra is 732123.

What is the population of Khokhra?

Khokhra has a total population of 1,364, including 724 males and 640 females.

How many households are there in Khokhra?

There are 285 households in Khokhra.

What is the literacy rate in Khokhra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khokhra is 53.08%. Male literacy is 58.15% and female literacy is 47.34%.