Khanwara - Hindaun, Karauli

Khanwara is a village situated in the Hindaun tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindaun and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Bhango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanwara is 076600. The village covers a total geographical area of 871.41 hectares and falls under the 322234 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khanwara

As per Census 2011, Khanwara village has a total population of 1,804 people, consisting of 1,001 males and 803 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 802 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 920 literate and 884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,8041,001803
Child Population (0–6 yrs)358209149
Scheduled Castes (SC)894544
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1025250
Literate Population920655265
Illiterate Population884346538

Nearby Villages of Khanwara

Khanwara 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)
Barh PonchhriNorth1.96 km
LeelotiNorth-West2.52 km
Meena Dant Ka PuraSouth-East2.84 km
BajhedaNorth-West2.84 km
Kotra DhaharSouth-West2.88 km
KotriSouth3.30 km
PonchhriNorth-East3.39 km
Kalwar MeenaWest3.55 km
Jevar SankraNorth4.07 km
JhirnaNorth-East4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khanwara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khanwara. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Khanwara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Khanwara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanwara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khanwara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khanwara 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 Khanwara

Where is Khanwara located?

Khanwara village is located in Hindaun Tehsil, Karauli district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khanwara?

The Gram Panchayat of Khanwara is Bhango.

What is the pincode of Khanwara?

The pincode of Khanwara is 322234.

What is the population of Khanwara?

Khanwara has a total population of 1,804, including 1,001 males and 803 females.

How many households are there in Khanwara?

There are 293 households in Khanwara.

What is the literacy rate in Khanwara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khanwara is 51.00%. Male literacy is 65.43% and female literacy is 33.00%.