Khun Khun Khurd - Dasua, Hoshiarpur
Khun Khun Khurd is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Khun Khun Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khun Khun Khurd is 030823. The village covers a total geographical area of 78 hectares and falls under the 144221 pincode. Dasua is the nearest town.
Khun Khun Khurd village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Urmar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khun Khun Khurd
According to the 2011 Census, Khun Khun Khurd village had a total population of 511 people, including 273 males and 238 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.35%, with male literacy at 96.08% and female literacy at 85.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 511 | 273 | 238 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 186 | 100 | 86 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 433 | 245 | 188 |
| Illiterate Population | 78 | 28 | 50 |
Nearby Villages of Khun Khun Khurd
Khun Khun Khurd 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawen | West | 1.26 km |
| Kumpur | South-East | 2.21 km |
| Khera Kotli | North | 2.84 km |
| Kalajhingar | East | 3.08 km |
| Jhingar Kalan | North-West | 3.33 km |
| Rawan | South-West | 3.39 km |
| Bagol Khurd | South | 3.65 km |
| Chanalta | West | 3.66 km |
| Nussa | East | 3.82 km |
| Gangian | North-East | 3.96 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khun Khun Khurd
Public transport in the Khun Khun Khurd is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garna Sahib, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Khun Khun Khurd is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khun Khun Khurd
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khun Khun Khurd village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khun Khun Khurd
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khun Khun Khurd village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Khun Khun Khurd
Where is Khun Khun Khurd located?
Khun Khun Khurd village is located in Dasua Tehsil, Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Khun Khun Khurd?
Khun Khun Khurd is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Khun Khun Khurd?
The pincode of Khun Khun Khurd is 144221.
What is the population of Khun Khun Khurd?
Khun Khun Khurd had a total population of 511, including 273 males and 238 females.
How many households are there in Khun Khun Khurd?
Khun Khun Khurd had 115 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khun Khun Khurd?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khun Khun Khurd was 91.35%. Male literacy was 96.08% and female literacy was 85.84%.