Khkhundu - Salempur, Deoria

Khkhundu is a village situated in the Salempur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Salempur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Khukhundu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khkhundu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khkhundu is 191087. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.59 hectares and falls under the 274509 pincode. Deoria is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khkhundu

As per Census 2011, Khkhundu village has a total population of 7,436 people, consisting of 3,724 males and 3,712 females. The village has 1,127 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,048 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,766 literate and 2,670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,726 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 311 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,4363,7243,712
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,048543505
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,726878848
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311169142
Literate Population4,7662,7232,043
Illiterate Population2,6701,0011,669

Nearby Villages of Khkhundu

Khkhundu 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)
AtaharNorth-East0.84 km
TenuaSouth-West0.86 km
SajhawarSouth-East0.97 km
Bagha NagarEast1.11 km
Maharaj PurNorth1.36 km
BahadurpurSouth1.48 km
JadpuraNorth-East1.53 km
PadouliNorth-East1.59 km
Narouli BhismWest1.82 km
SukarouliEast1.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khkhundu

Khkhundu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nunkhar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deoria to Khkhundu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khkhundu

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

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

Health Facilities in Khkhundu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khkhundu 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 Khkhundu

Where is Khkhundu located?

Khkhundu village is located in Salempur Tehsil, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khkhundu?

The Gram Panchayat of Khkhundu is Khukhundu.

What is the pincode of Khkhundu?

The pincode of Khkhundu is 274509.

What is the population of Khkhundu?

Khkhundu has a total population of 7,436, including 3,724 males and 3,712 females.

How many households are there in Khkhundu?

There are 1,127 households in Khkhundu.

What is the literacy rate in Khkhundu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khkhundu is 64.09%. Male literacy is 73.12% and female literacy is 55.04%.