Handia - Meja, Prayagraj

Handia is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from Meja and around 17 km from Allahabad. Handiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Handia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Handia is 163520. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.15 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Bharat Ganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Handia 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Handia

According to the 2011 Census, Handia village had a total population of 3,452 people, including 1,820 males and 1,632 females, living in 563 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.41%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 55.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,052.

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

Nearby Villages of Handia

Handia 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 Handia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Handia. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bharat Ganj to Handia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Handia is about 17 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 Handia

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

Health Facilities in Handia

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

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