Khanak - Hiranagar, Kathua

Khanak is a village situated in the Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiranagar and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Chak Bhagwna serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Khanak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanak is 002098. The village covers a total geographical area of 212 hectares and falls under the 184148 pincode. Hiranagar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khanak

According to the 2011 Census, Khanak village had a total population of 349 people, including 181 males and 168 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 77.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanak

Khanak 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 Khanak

Khanak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hira Nagar, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiranagar to Khanak is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Khanak is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanak

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

Health Facilities in Khanak

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

FAQs about Khanak