Khuja - Moth, Jhansi

Khuja is a village situated in the Moth tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Moth and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Khuja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuja is 152141. The village covers a total geographical area of 919.38 hectares and falls under the 284304 pincode. Samthar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Khuja 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 Garautha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khuja

According to the 2011 Census, Khuja village had a total population of 1,220 people, including 630 males and 590 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.29%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 62.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,220630590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859194
Scheduled Castes (SC)460242218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population800489311
Illiterate Population420141279

Nearby Villages of Khuja

Khuja 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)
BariSouth1.78 km
SakinNorth-West2.59 km
KuiyaSouth-East2.79 km
BadokhariSouth2.95 km
PipraSouth3.45 km
JakhailaNorth3.66 km
TursanpuraWest3.74 km
BarodaSouth-East3.88 km
BangariSouth4.05 km
Padauri EstateSouth-East4.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khuja

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khuja. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Samthar to Khuja is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Khuja is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuja

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khuja

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khuja

Where is Khuja located?

Khuja village is located in Moth Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khuja?

Khuja is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khuja?

The pincode of Khuja is 284304.

What is the population of Khuja?

Khuja had a total population of 1,220, including 630 males and 590 females.

How many households are there in Khuja?

Khuja had 214 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khuja?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khuja was 77.29%. Male literacy was 90.72% and female literacy was 62.70%.