Khandar - Fatehabad, Agra

Khandar is a village situated in the Fatehabad tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehabad and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Khandar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandar is 125163. The village covers a total geographical area of 1563.59 hectares and falls under the 283111 pincode. Fatehabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandar

According to the 2011 Census, Khandar village had a total population of 8,473 people, including 4,546 males and 3,927 females, living in 1,310 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.18%, with male literacy at 73.68% and female literacy at 46.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,402.

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 Population8,4734,5463,927
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,623903720
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,402733669
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population4,1912,6841,507
Illiterate Population4,2821,8622,420

Nearby Villages of Khandar

Khandar 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)
BiloniEast2.22 km
BhadauraSouth2.30 km
JawaharpurWest2.53 km
BhikanpurWest2.66 km
RasulpurNorth2.99 km
NagarSouth-West3.14 km
Patti AkilkhanNorth-West3.50 km
JarariNorth-East3.73 km
Qutubpur GolaWest3.74 km
BihariSouth-West4.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandar

Khandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Firozabad, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehabad to Khandar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Khandar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khandar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khandar

Where is Khandar located?

Khandar village is located in Fatehabad Tehsil, Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khandar?

Khandar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandar?

The pincode of Khandar is 283111.

What is the population of Khandar?

Khandar had a total population of 8,473, including 4,546 males and 3,927 females.

How many households are there in Khandar?

Khandar had 1,310 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khandar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandar was 61.18%. Male literacy was 73.68% and female literacy was 46.99%.