Khandera - Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar

Khandera is a village situated in the Dadri tehsil of Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dadri and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Khandera Girirajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandera is 120203. The village covers a total geographical area of 558.91 hectares and falls under the 201314 pincode. Dadri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khandera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dadri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gautam Buddha Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khandera

As per Census 2011, Khandera village has a total population of 2,359 people, consisting of 1,262 males and 1,097 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,506 literate and 853 illiterate residents. Additionally, 867 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3591,2621,097
Child Population (0–6 yrs)407207200
Scheduled Castes (SC)867468399
Literate Population1,506939567
Illiterate Population853323530

Nearby Villages of Khandera

Khandera 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)
Milak KhanderaSouth-East1.59 km
AnandpurSouth-West1.66 km
PhoolpurNorth-West1.82 km
NoorpurNorth-East2.29 km
Chak Senpur Urf DhanibasNorth2.42 km
UplarasiNorth2.52 km
Nagla NainsukhSouth-East2.66 km
KotSouth-West2.69 km
Bairangpur Urf Nai BastiWest3.25 km
Khatana DhirkheraNorth-West3.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandera

Khandera 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 Boraki, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 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 Dadri to Khandera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gautam Buddha Nagar to Khandera 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 Khandera

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

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

Health Facilities in Khandera

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

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

FAQs about Khandera

Where is Khandera located?

Khandera village is located in Dadri Tehsil, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandera?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandera is Khandera Girirajpur.

What is the pincode of Khandera?

The pincode of Khandera is 201314.

What is the population of Khandera?

Khandera has a total population of 2,359, including 1,262 males and 1,097 females.

How many households are there in Khandera?

There are 363 households in Khandera.

What is the literacy rate in Khandera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandera is 63.84%. Male literacy is 74.41% and female literacy is 51.69%.