Khookhootara - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Khookhootara is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Khoo Khoo Tara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khookhootara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khookhootara is 167129. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.33 hectares and falls under the 224145 pincode. Iltifatganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khookhootara 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 Khookhootara

As per Census 2011, Khookhootara village has a total population of 1,236 people, consisting of 636 males and 600 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 813 literate and 423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 350 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,236636600
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639766
Scheduled Castes (SC)350178172
Literate Population813457356
Illiterate Population423179244

Nearby Villages of Khookhootara

Khookhootara 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)
GhooranpurEast1.05 km
Abas KuaaWest1.56 km
BhadsariNorth1.58 km
KaithwaraNorth-East1.65 km
BharidiehSouth1.87 km
BadruddinpurEast1.95 km
ChitwaiNorth-East1.97 km
Jagannath PurSouth-East2.06 km
GauhaniyaNorth-East2.34 km
ChakghodagharEast2.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khookhootara

Khookhootara 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 Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iltifatganj to Khookhootara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Khookhootara is about 20 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 Khookhootara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khookhootara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khookhootara 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Khookhootara

Where is Khookhootara located?

Khookhootara village is located in Tanda Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khookhootara?

The Gram Panchayat of Khookhootara is Khoo Khoo Tara.

What is the pincode of Khookhootara?

The pincode of Khookhootara is 224145.

What is the population of Khookhootara?

Khookhootara has a total population of 1,236, including 636 males and 600 females.

How many households are there in Khookhootara?

There are 184 households in Khookhootara.

What is the literacy rate in Khookhootara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khookhootara is 65.78%. Male literacy is 71.86% and female literacy is 59.33%.