Khonkhar - Kathumar, Alwar

Khonkhar is a village situated in the Kathumar tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kathumar and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Khonkhar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khonkhar is 073811. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.34 hectares and falls under the 301035 pincode. Kherli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Khonkhar

As per Census 2011, Khonkhar village has a total population of 3,582 people, consisting of 1,892 males and 1,690 females. The village has 642 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 628 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,056 literate and 1,526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,010 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khonkhar

Khonkhar 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 Khonkhar

Khonkhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghosrana, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kherli to Khonkhar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Khonkhar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khonkhar

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

Health Facilities in Khonkhar

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

FAQs about Khonkhar