Khekada
Khekada is a Town and Tehsil in Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Khekada Block (CD) is 00737. The total area of Khekada Tehsil is 153 km², which includes 145.18 km² of rural area and 8.00 km² of urban area. Khekada has a sex ratio of approximately 864 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khekada Tehsil
Khekada Tehsil has a total of 52 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khekada Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullapur | Noorpur Muzbida | Khekada (10 km) |
| 2 | Ahamadnagar | Ahamadnagar | Klhemra (8 km) |
| 3 | Alamgirpur Urf Tukali | Phulera | Khekra (14 km) |
| 4 | Anandpur Urf Bandpur | Anandpur Urf Bandpur | Khekada (3 km) |
| 5 | Basi | Basi | Khekada (3 km) |
| 6 | Bhagot | Bhagot | Khekada |
| 7 | Bhairapur | Bhairapur | Khekada |
| 8 | Dagarpur | Dagarpur | Khekada |
| 9 | Fakharpur Mohammad Shahpur | Fakharpur Mohammad Shahpur | Khekra (3 km) |
| 10 | Fakharpur Viran | Fakharpur Mohammad Shahpur | Khekada (4 km) |
| 11 | Firozpur | Firozpur | Khekra (4 km) |
| 12 | Garhi Kalanjri | Garhi Kalanjri | Khekada |
| 13 | Gauna | Gauna | Khekra (14 km) |
| 14 | Ghitora | Ghitora | Khekra (8 km) |
| 15 | Gothra | Gothra | Khekra (8 km) |
| 16 | Harchandpur | Harchandpur | Agarwal Mandi Tatiri (5 km) |
| 17 | Hasanpur Masoori | Hasanpur Masoori | Khekada (5 km) |
| 18 | Hazipur Viran | Jahangirpur Urf Dunda Hera | Khekada (6 km) |
| 19 | Jahangirpur Urf Dunda Hera | Jahangirpur Urf Dunda Hera | Khekada (7 km) |
| 20 | Katha | Katha | Khekada (5 km) |
| 21 | Khaila | Khaila | Khekada |
| 22 | Khekhra Rural | N/A | Khekada (1 km) |
| 23 | Lahchauda | Lahchauda | Khekra (10 km) |
| 24 | Lalyana | Lalyana | Khekada |
| 25 | Maharampur | Maharampur | Khekada (7 km) |
| 26 | Mansoorpur | Mansoorpur | Khekada |
| 27 | Mavikala | Mavikala | Khekada (2 km) |
| 28 | Mubarikpur | Mubarikpur | Khekra (5 km) |
| 29 | Nagla Agri | Bhagot | Khekada |
| 30 | Nagla Badi | Nagla Badi | Khekra (7 km) |
| 31 | Nagla Baheri | Mubarikpur | Khekra (7 km) |
| 32 | Nagla Bahlolpur | Katha | Khakada (3 km) |
| 33 | Nagla Vahan | Rataul | Khekra (13 km) |
| 34 | Noorpur Khalsa | Noorpur Muzbida | Khekada (6 km) |
| 35 | Noorpur Muzbida | Noorpur Muzbida | Khekada (5 km) |
| 36 | Norozpur Aima | Norozpur Aima | Khekra (8 km) |
| 37 | Phulera | Phulera | Khekra (13 km) |
| 38 | Poornpur Nawada | Poornpur Nawada | Khekada |
| 39 | Qutubpur Viran | Sankrod | Khekada (4 km) |
| 40 | Rataul | Rataul | Khekada |
| 41 | Rawan Urf Baragoan | Rawan Urf Baragoan | Khekada (4 km) |
| 42 | Saidpur Kalan | Saidpur Kalan | Khekada (6 km) |
| 43 | Sankrod | Sankrod | Khekada (3 km) |
| 44 | Shahbanpur | Gauna | Khekra (12 km) |
| 45 | Sharfabad | Sharfabad | Khekra (13 km) |
| 46 | Sheikhpuri | Rataul | Khekada |
| 47 | Sikanderpur | Fakharpur Mohammad Shahpur | Khekada (2 km) |
| 48 | Singholi Taga | Singholi Taga | Khekra (11 km) |
| 49 | Subhanpur | Subhanpur | Khekada (9 km) |
| 50 | Sunehra | Sunehra | Khakada (3 km) |
| 51 | Tigri | Dagarpur | Khekada |
| 52 | Vinaipur | Vinaipur | Khekada |
Population of Khekada Tehsil
The population profile of Khekada Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Khekada Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,84,992 | 1,36,316 | 48,676 |
| Male Population | 99,195 | 73,142 | 26,053 |
| Female Population | 85,797 | 63,174 | 22,623 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,012 | 20,465 | 7,547 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,331 | 11,238 | 4,093 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,681 | 9,227 | 3,454 |
| Literate Population | 1,15,629 | 84,838 | 30,791 |
| Literate Male Population | 70,459 | 52,034 | 18,425 |
| Literate Female Population | 45,170 | 32,804 | 12,366 |
| Illiterate Population | 69,363 | 51,478 | 17,885 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 28,736 | 21,108 | 7,628 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,627 | 30,370 | 10,257 |
| Total Households | 29,891 | 21,783 | 8,108 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Khekada Tehsil is around 1,84,992 people. This includes 99,195 males and 85,797 females. Rural population is about 1,36,316 (73,142 males and 63,174 females), while urban population is nearly 48,676 (26,053 males and 22,623 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 28,012 of the population, with 15,331 boys and 12,681 girls. Rural areas have 20,465 children, and urban areas have about 7,547 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,15,629 literate people in Khekada Tehsil, including 70,459 literate males and 45,170 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 84,838 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,791 people.
- About 69,363 people in Khekada Tehsil are not literate, including 28,736 males and 40,627 females. Rural areas include 51,478 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,885 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 29,891 households, with 21,783 in villages and 8,108 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khekada Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 22,691 | 17,903 | 4,788 |
| SC Male Population | 12,067 | 9,545 | 2,522 |
| SC Female Population | 10,624 | 8,358 | 2,266 |
| Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,208 / km² | 939 / km² | 6,085 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khekada Tehsil is approximately 22,691 people, including 12,067 males and 10,624 females. Around 17,903 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,788 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,208 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 939 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 6,085 people per sq. km.