Kahara - Handia, Prayagraj

Kahara is a village situated in the Handia tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from Handia and around 19 km from Allahabad. Kahara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kahara is 162922. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.27 hectares and falls under the 221503 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kahara 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 Pratappur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadohi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kahara

According to the 2011 Census, Kahara village had a total population of 4,733 people, including 2,497 males and 2,236 females, living in 700 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 57.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,518.

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

Nearby Villages of Kahara

Kahara 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 Kahara

Kahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramnathpur, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Kahara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Kahara is about 19 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 Kahara

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

Health Facilities in Kahara

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

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