Khoksa

Khoksa is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Khoksa village. As per 2009 stats, Serpur is the gram panchayat of Khoksa village.

Here you can discover what makes Khoksa unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Khoksa’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 Khoksa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khoksa is 309736. The village spans a total geographical area of 152.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Khoksa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khoksa 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khoksa

Population of Khoksa

According to the 2011 Census, Khoksa has a total population of about 1,036, with approximately 525 males and 511 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 164 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 892 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 90. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.94%, with male literacy at about 54.29% and female literacy near 43.44%. There are around 229 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khoksa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khoksa

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

Nearby Villages of Khoksa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khoksa