Khatihara - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Khatihara is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Baurai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatihara is 201069. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.73 hectares and falls under the 222201 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Khatihara

As per Census 2011, Khatihara village has a total population of 732 people, consisting of 373 males and 359 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khatihara

Khatihara 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 Khatihara

Khatihara 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 Srikrishna Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Khatihara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Khatihara is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatihara

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

Health Facilities in Khatihara

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

FAQs about Khatihara