Khetpaliya - Bikapur, Ayodhya

Khetpaliya is a village situated in the Bikapur tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from Bikapur and around 44 km from Faizabad. Johan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khetpaliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetpaliya is 166613. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.9 hectares and falls under the 224209 pincode. Bikapur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khetpaliya

As per Census 2011, Khetpaliya village has a total population of 291 people, consisting of 129 males and 162 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,255 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population291129162
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371819
Scheduled Castes (SC)1578
Literate Population1647985
Illiterate Population1275077

Nearby Villages of Khetpaliya

Khetpaliya 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)
DikhouraSouth-East0.54 km
PaliWest1.00 km
JohanNorth1.48 km
Lakhane PurSouth-West1.63 km
ShankarpurNorth-West1.67 km
Saraiya BharthiSouth2.21 km
Pachhim ParaNorth-East2.26 km
SohgapurSouth2.46 km
EklakhiWest2.52 km
JasarpurEast2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khetpaliya

Khetpaliya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chaure Bazar, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikapur to Khetpaliya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Khetpaliya is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khetpaliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khetpaliya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khetpaliya

Where is Khetpaliya located?

Khetpaliya village is located in Bikapur Tehsil, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khetpaliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Khetpaliya is Johan.

What is the pincode of Khetpaliya?

The pincode of Khetpaliya is 224209.

What is the population of Khetpaliya?

Khetpaliya has a total population of 291, including 129 males and 162 females.

How many households are there in Khetpaliya?

There are 57 households in Khetpaliya.

What is the literacy rate in Khetpaliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khetpaliya is 56.36%. Male literacy is 61.24% and female literacy is 52.47%.