Khaira - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Khaira is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Tulsipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 167117. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.1 hectares and falls under the 224145 pincode. Tanda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Khaira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tanda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 854 people, including 441 males and 413 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 80.84% and female literacy at 55.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanda to Khaira is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Khaira is about 25 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 Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira