Khonpur - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Khonpur is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Khonpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khonpur is 206920. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.57 hectares and falls under the 232106 pincode. Sakaldiha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khonpur 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 Khonpur

As per Census 2011, Khonpur village has a total population of 843 people, consisting of 420 males and 423 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 326 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population843420423
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417269
Scheduled Castes (SC)26917
Literate Population517296221
Illiterate Population326124202

Nearby Villages of Khonpur

Khonpur 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)
SiwaneNorth-East0.87 km
EtwaNorth-West1.10 km
AmilaiSouth-West1.14 km
Shiv ChakWest1.56 km
BenipurNorth-West1.65 km
PrabhupurNorth1.74 km
RanepurEast1.78 km
Siwan AraziNorth-West1.95 km
GopalipurSouth-East2.05 km
OrawanSouth2.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khonpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khonpur. The nearest railway station is Sakaldiha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakaldiha to Khonpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Khonpur is about 18 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 Khonpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khonpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khonpur

Where is Khonpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khonpur?

Khonpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khonpur?

The pincode of Khonpur is 232106.

What is the population of Khonpur?

Khonpur has a total population of 843, including 420 males and 423 females.

How many households are there in Khonpur?

There are 121 households in Khonpur.

What is the literacy rate in Khonpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khonpur is 61.33%. Male literacy is 70.48% and female literacy is 52.25%.