Khora - Goalpokher - I, Uttar Dinajpur

Khora is a village situated in the Goalpokher - I subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Goalpokhar. Goagaon-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khora is 309185. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.68 hectares and falls under the 733210 pincode. Kishangang is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khora

According to the 2011 Census, Khora village had a total population of 911 people, including 462 males and 449 females, living in 156 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.37%, with male literacy at 52.83% and female literacy at 43.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Khora

Khora 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 Khora

The nearest railway station is Hatwar, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kishangang to Khora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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