Khurkhuri - Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar

Khurkhuri is a village situated in the Tanda tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tanda and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Maheshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurkhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurkhuri is 167089. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.51 hectares and falls under the 224145 pincode. Iltifatganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khurkhuri 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 Khurkhuri

As per Census 2011, Khurkhuri village has a total population of 458 people, consisting of 247 males and 211 females. The village has 77 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 180 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurkhuri

Khurkhuri 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 Khurkhuri

Khurkhuri 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 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iltifatganj to Khurkhuri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Khurkhuri 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 Khurkhuri

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

Health Facilities in Khurkhuri

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

FAQs about Khurkhuri