Khandwari - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Khandwari is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Khandwari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandwari is 206873. The village covers a total geographical area of 29.61 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khandwari 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandwari

According to the 2011 Census, Khandwari village had a total population of 2,941 people, including 1,557 males and 1,384 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.32%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 70.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 398, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandwari

Khandwari 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 Khandwari

Khandwari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuchman, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Khandwari is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Khandwari is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandwari

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

Health Facilities in Khandwari

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

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