Khurada - Dhampur, Bijnor

Khurada is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Dhurara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurada is 113524. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.81 hectares and falls under the 246747 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khurada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khurada

According to the 2011 Census, Khurada village had a total population of 1,558 people, including 827 males and 731 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.93%, with male literacy at 72.07% and female literacy at 53.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurada

Khurada 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 Khurada

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Khurada. The nearest railway station is Habibwala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Khurada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Khurada is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurada

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

Health Facilities in Khurada

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

FAQs about Khurada