Nikhoda - Manjhanpur, Kaushambi

Nikhoda is a village situated in the Manjhanpur tehsil of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Manjhanpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nikhoda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikhoda is 160164. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.14 hectares and falls under the 212207 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Nikhoda

According to the 2011 Census, Nikhoda village had a total population of 1,183 people, including 598 males and 585 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.37%, with male literacy at 75.61% and female literacy at 49.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikhoda

Nikhoda 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 Nikhoda

Nikhoda 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 Shujaatpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Nikhoda is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Manjhanpur to Nikhoda is about 23 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 Nikhoda

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

Health Facilities in Nikhoda

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

FAQs about Nikhoda