Khandra - Bhiti, Ambedkar Nagar

Khandra is a village situated in the Bhiti tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiti and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Khadahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandra is 168662. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.89 hectares and falls under the 224123 pincode. Akbarpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khandra

According to the 2011 Census, Khandra village had a total population of 609 people, including 305 males and 304 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.82%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 59.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandra

Khandra 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 Khandra

Khandra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akbarpur to Khandra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Khandra is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandra

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

Health Facilities in Khandra

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

FAQs about Khandra