Khewsad - Bansdih, Ballia

Khewsad is a village situated in the Bansdih tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansdih and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Khewsad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khewsad is 199709. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.8 hectares and falls under the 277219 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khewsad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khewsad

According to the 2011 Census, Khewsad village had a total population of 6,906 people, including 3,591 males and 3,315 females, living in 1,068 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.66%, with male literacy at 73.70% and female literacy at 48.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Khewsad

Khewsad 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 Khewsad

Khewsad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sahatwar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Khewsad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Khewsad is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khewsad

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

Health Facilities in Khewsad

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

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