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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khookhootara village had a total population of 1,236 people, including 636 males and 600 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.77%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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