Khathara - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Khathara is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Khathara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khathara is 203016. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.8 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Khathara 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khathara

According to the 2011 Census, Khathara village had a total population of 1,891 people, including 884 males and 1,007 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 54.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 951.

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

Nearby Villages of Khathara

Khathara 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 Khathara

Khathara 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 Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Khathara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Khathara 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 Khathara

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

Health Facilities in Khathara

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

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