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

According to the 2011 Census, Khonkhar village had a total population of 3,582 people, including 1,892 males and 1,690 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.60%, with male literacy at 84.20% and female literacy at 53.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,010, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

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:

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