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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Khandwari village has a total population of 2,941 people, consisting of 1,557 males and 1,384 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 387 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,077 literate and 864 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9411,5571,384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)387202185
Scheduled Castes (SC)398206192
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291415
Literate Population2,0771,230847
Illiterate Population864327537

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChahaniaEast0.85 km
JagarnathpurSouth-East0.91 km
SaraiWest1.29 km
SonahulaNorth-West1.42 km
Mahuwari KhasSouth-West1.54 km
SinghaNorth1.59 km
RamauliEast1.64 km
Gang BararSouth-West2.02 km
MathelaSouth-East2.15 km
HinautaNorth-East2.22 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khandwari

Where is Khandwari located?

Khandwari village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandwari?

Khandwari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khandwari?

The pincode of Khandwari is 232109.

What is the population of Khandwari?

Khandwari has a total population of 2,941, including 1,557 males and 1,384 females.

How many households are there in Khandwari?

There are 429 households in Khandwari.

What is the literacy rate in Khandwari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandwari is 70.62%. Male literacy is 79.00% and female literacy is 61.20%.