Khiria - Tarabganj, Gonda

Khiria is a village situated in the Tarabganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarabganj and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Khiria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiria is 175308. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.37 hectares and falls under the 271303 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khiria 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 Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gonda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khiria

According to the 2011 Census, Khiria village had a total population of 1,538 people, including 793 males and 745 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.10%, with male literacy at 68.79% and female literacy at 48.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiria

Khiria 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 Khiria

Khiria 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 Motiganj, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Khiria is about 16 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 Khiria

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

Health Facilities in Khiria

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

FAQs about Khiria