Khonjhava - Mankapur, Gonda

Khonjhava is a village situated in the Mankapur tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mankapur and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Khonjhava village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khonjhava is 175692. The village covers a total geographical area of 355.24 hectares and falls under the 271313 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Khonjhava village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gaura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khonjhava

According to the 2011 Census, Khonjhava village had a total population of 2,421 people, including 1,275 males and 1,146 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 71.86% and female literacy at 44.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Khonjhava

Khonjhava 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 Khonjhava

Khonjhava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahman Jyotia, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Khonjhava is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gonda to Khonjhava is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khonjhava

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

Health Facilities in Khonjhava

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

FAQs about Khonjhava