Khakhra - Tulsipur, Balrampur

Khakhra is a village situated in the Tulsipur tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tulsipur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Khakhra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakhra is 173546. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.13 hectares and falls under the 271208 pincode. Pachpedawa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Khakhra

As per Census 2011, Khakhra village has a total population of 1,288 people, consisting of 659 males and 629 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 520 literate and 768 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khakhra

Khakhra 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 Khakhra

Khakhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maikalganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachpedawa to Khakhra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Khakhra is about 46 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 Khakhra

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

Health Facilities in Khakhra

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

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