Khanpur Afgan - Nakur, Saharanpur

Khanpur Afgan is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Fateh Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur Afgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur Afgan is 110029. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.53 hectares and falls under the 247343 pincode. Gangoh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur Afgan

As per Census 2011, Khanpur Afgan village has a total population of 678 people, consisting of 367 males and 311 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 445 literate and 233 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khanpur Afgan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khanpur Afgan

Khanpur Afgan 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 Khanpur Afgan

Khanpur Afgan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nanauta, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangoh to Khanpur Afgan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Khanpur Afgan is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpur Afgan

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur Afgan

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

FAQs about Khanpur Afgan