Khaniya

Khaniya is a village located in Gudha Malani tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Gudha Malani (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Chotu is the gram panchayat of Khaniya village.

Here you can discover what makes Khaniya unique in its vibrant Gudha Malani-Barmer region. You’ll see Khaniya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khaniya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khaniya is 087817. The village spans a total geographical area of 524.73 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344033. Barmer is nearest town to Khaniya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khaniya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gudhamalani Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khaniya

Population of Khaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Khaniya has a total population of about 514, with approximately 270 males and 244 females. The sex ratio is around 903 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.81%, with male literacy at about 62.96% and female literacy near 35.25%. There are around 102 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khaniya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khaniya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khaniya. As per the 2011 stats, Khaniya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khaniya

Knowing the nearby villages of Khaniya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khaniya.

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