Khora - Barhaj, Deoria

Khora is a village situated in the Barhaj tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barhaj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Khora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khora is 190847. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.32 hectares and falls under the 274601 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 222 km away.

Khora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khora

According to the 2011 Census, Khora village had a total population of 1,585 people, including 758 males and 827 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.17%, with male literacy at 85.46% and female literacy at 58.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Khora

Khora 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 Khora

Khora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barhaj Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Khora is about 222 km, with a usual travel time of around ~6.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Khora is about 22 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 Khora

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

Health Facilities in Khora

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

FAQs about Khora