Khandia - Bilaspur, Rampur

Khandia is a village situated in the Bilaspur tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilaspur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Khandia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandia is 116844. The village covers a total geographical area of 357.81 hectares and falls under the 244921 pincode. Vilashpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khandia

According to the 2011 Census, Khandia village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 801 males and 726 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.02%, with male literacy at 75.33% and female literacy at 51.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandia

Khandia 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 Khandia

Khandia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kemri, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vilashpur to Khandia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Khandia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandia

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

Health Facilities in Khandia

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

FAQs about Khandia