Hanukheda - Gaurihar, Chhatarpur

Hanukheda is a village situated in the Gaurihar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaurihar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Hanukheda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanukheda is 457431. The village covers a total geographical area of 1461.26 hectares and falls under the 471516 pincode. Banda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Hanukheda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Khajuraho Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hanukheda

As per Census 2011, Hanukheda village has a total population of 2,720 people, consisting of 1,431 males and 1,289 females. The village has 605 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 336 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,405 literate and 1,315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7201,4311,289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)336177159
Scheduled Castes (SC)578299279
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,405872533
Illiterate Population1,315559756

Nearby Villages of Hanukheda

Hanukheda 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)
ChuryariSouth2.60 km
KishunpurNorth-East2.98 km
KitpuraNorth3.51 km
GahbaraWest4.58 km
BahadurpurSouth5.16 km
GauriharNorth-West5.34 km
PadariyaSouth-East5.35 km
PavaitharEast5.77 km
Tedi KabariEast6.05 km
NayadhungWest6.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hanukheda

Hanukheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mataundh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banda to Hanukheda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Hanukheda is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanukheda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Hanukheda

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

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

FAQs about Hanukheda

Where is Hanukheda located?

Hanukheda village is located in Gaurihar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hanukheda?

Hanukheda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Hanukheda?

The pincode of Hanukheda is 471516.

What is the population of Hanukheda?

Hanukheda has a total population of 2,720, including 1,431 males and 1,289 females.

How many households are there in Hanukheda?

There are 605 households in Hanukheda.

What is the literacy rate in Hanukheda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hanukheda is 51.65%. Male literacy is 60.94% and female literacy is 41.35%.