Khandaura - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Khandaura is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Khandaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandaura is 194671. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.18 hectares and falls under the 223225 pincode. Shahganj is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Khandaura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phoolpur pawai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Lalganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandaura

As per Census 2011, Khandaura village has a total population of 1,664 people, consisting of 895 males and 769 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 680 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandaura

Khandaura 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 Khandaura

Khandaura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahganj to Khandaura is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Khandaura is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandaura

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

Health Facilities in Khandaura

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

FAQs about Khandaura