Khor - Mau, Chitrakoot

Khor is a village situated in the Mau tehsil of Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mau and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chitrakoot. Deundha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khor is 156002. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.13 hectares and falls under the 210205 pincode. Karvi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Khor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manikpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khor

As per Census 2011, Khor village has a total population of 1,283 people, consisting of 666 males and 617 females. The village has 226 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 297 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 464 literate and 819 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,283666617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)297145152
Scheduled Castes (SC)240120120
Literate Population464292172
Illiterate Population819374445

Nearby Villages of Khor

Khor 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)
NigdhaNorth-East1.63 km
RohiniyaNorth-East2.20 km
DeundhaNorth-West2.62 km
Lodhaura BarethiNorth3.27 km
GhunuwaWest3.62 km
KhandevraNorth-East3.72 km
DevraEast3.81 km
BhawanipurNorth-East3.89 km
LauriSouth-East4.02 km
Tenduwa KhurdNorth-West4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khor

Khor 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 Dabhaura, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karvi to Khor is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitrakoot to Khor is about 39 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 Khor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khor

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

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

FAQs about Khor

Where is Khor located?

Khor village is located in Mau Tehsil, Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khor?

The Gram Panchayat of Khor is Deundha.

What is the pincode of Khor?

The pincode of Khor is 210205.

What is the population of Khor?

Khor has a total population of 1,283, including 666 males and 617 females.

How many households are there in Khor?

There are 226 households in Khor.

What is the literacy rate in Khor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khor is 36.17%. Male literacy is 43.84% and female literacy is 27.88%.