Khandar - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Khandar is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Khandar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandar is 121414. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.85 hectares and falls under the 203396 pincode. Pahasu is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Khandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandar

As per Census 2011, Khandar village has a total population of 1,622 people, consisting of 831 males and 791 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 886 literate and 736 illiterate residents. Additionally, 551 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandar

Khandar 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 Khandar

Khandar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Danwar, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pahasu to Khandar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Khandar is about 26 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 Khandar

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

Health Facilities in Khandar

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

FAQs about Khandar