Khakhra village, Dhrol taluka | Pincode 360110

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LGD code: 513768
Pincode: 360110
Post office: Paddhari
Population: 1,332
Households: 228
Literacy rate: 62.8%
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 432

Census 2011 · in context

How Khakhra compares

By population, Khakhra ranks #17 of 41 villages in Dhrol mandal.

Literacy rate

62.8%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Khakhra: 62.8%
Dhrol mandal: 64.7%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

903

−49 vs mandal average

Khakhra: 903
Dhrol mandal: 952

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.7 vs mandal average

Khakhra: 5.8
Dhrol mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Khakhra at a glance

Khakhra is a village of 1,332 people in 228 households (Census 2011) in Dhrol taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 17th-largest of 41 villages in Dhrol taluka. Literacy is 63%, 2 points below the taluka average of 65% and the sex ratio is 903 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 360110, served by Paddhari post office; the LGD village code is 513768. The village votes in Tankara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durlabhjibhai Harakhjibhai Dethariya. The population is estimated at 1,570 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khakhra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHROL
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 76
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 32
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KHAKHRA
Total area (ha): 2,013.53
Irrigated area (ha): 684
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Khakhra

LGD code: 513768
Pincode: 360110
Post office: Paddhari
Population (Census 2011): 1,332
Population (projected 2026): 1,570
Households: 228
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 903
Literacy rate: 62.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajkot
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tankara
Member of Parliament: Parshottam Rupala
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durlabhjibhai Harakhjibhai Dethariya
Block / Mandal: Dhrol

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jamnagar district level

Then & Now

Khakhra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,332

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,570

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

228

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

269

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,332Census 2011
Households: 228Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 903 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2692026 projection
Active job cards: 21,168MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,412MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 912NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.2%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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September 2026

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Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth

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AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat

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Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
The Tribune6h ago
AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat
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Gujarat State Fertilizers Enters Crop Protection in Force, CM Launches Seven Products Under Sardar Brand
Global Agricultureyesterday
Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project Still On Paper After 28 Years, Farmers May Have To Wait Another Eight Years For Water
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What is the pincode of Khakhra?

The pincode of Khakhra, Dhrol taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 360110. The post office is Paddhari.

Which post office delivers to Khakhra?

Mail for Khakhra is delivered through Paddhari post office, pincode 360110, in Dhrol taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khakhra located?

Khakhra is a village in Dhrol taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Khakhra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khakhra village has a population of 1,332 across 228 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khakhra in?

Khakhra falls under the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khakhra in?

Khakhra falls under the Tankara assembly constituency (AC #66) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Khakhra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khakhra village is 62.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Khakhra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khakhra village is 903 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Khakhra?

The nearest health facility to Khakhra is Government hospital saraldad (~1.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khakhra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khakhra, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Khakhra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khakhra village is 513768.

How big is Khakhra compared to other villages in Dhrol taluka?

Khakhra ranks 17 of 41 villages in Dhrol taluka by Census 2011 population (1,332 residents).

Who is the MLA of Khakhra?

Khakhra falls under Tankara assembly constituency (AC 66). The sitting MLA is Durlabhjibhai Harakhjibhai Dethariya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Khakhra?

Khakhra is in Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Parshottam Rupala (BJP).

What is the population of Khakhra in 2026?

Khakhra is estimated at 1,570 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,332 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khakhra in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Khakhra in Jamnagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)