Khandha - Mohammadabad, Ghazipur

Khandha is a village situated in the Mohammadabad tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohammadabad and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Baluwa Tapa Kathut serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandha is 206093. The village covers a total geographical area of 10.16 hectares and falls under the 233225 pincode. Mohammdabad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Khandha

As per Census 2011, Khandha village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 140 males and 145 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 47 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population285140145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)311615
Literate Population238117121
Illiterate Population472324

Nearby Villages of Khandha

Khandha 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)
Hariballampur Urf AlawalpurNorth-West0.51 km
Baluwa Tapa KathutSouth-West0.65 km
DullampahSouth-East0.82 km
BakharipuarNorth-East1.01 km
TiwaripurEast1.09 km
KaberhaNorth-West1.15 km
Araje Gangwar BaluwaSouth-West1.28 km
Chak AlamNorth1.30 km
Firojpur M. GauspurWest1.32 km
ChaubaypurNorth1.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandha

Khandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yusufpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mohammdabad to Khandha is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Khandha 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 Khandha

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

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

Health Facilities in Khandha

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

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

FAQs about Khandha

Where is Khandha located?

Khandha village is located in Mohammadabad Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khandha?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandha is Baluwa Tapa Kathut.

What is the pincode of Khandha?

The pincode of Khandha is 233225.

What is the population of Khandha?

Khandha has a total population of 285, including 140 males and 145 females.

How many households are there in Khandha?

There are 49 households in Khandha.

What is the literacy rate in Khandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandha is 83.51%. Male literacy is 83.57% and female literacy is 83.45%.