Khuchama - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Khuchama is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Khuchama village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuchama is 207173. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.87 hectares and falls under the 232109 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khuchama 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 Khuchama

As per Census 2011, Khuchama village has a total population of 2,311 people, consisting of 1,189 males and 1,122 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,566 literate and 745 illiterate residents. Additionally, 781 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 99 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuchama

Khuchama 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 Khuchama

Khuchama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuchman, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Khuchama is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Khuchama is about 16 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 Khuchama

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

Health Facilities in Khuchama

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

FAQs about Khuchama