Khara - Powayan, Shahjahanpur
Khara is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Nagriya Buzurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 132972. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.67 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Khara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Khara
Khara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jiginian Munjapta | North | 0.99 km |
| Nagaria Buzurg | South | 1.11 km |
| Sand Deo | West | 1.13 km |
| Kanpara | East | 1.20 km |
| Dilawarpur J.nagaria | South-East | 1.47 km |
| Kalyanpur T. Kareli | West | 1.52 km |
| Bharsanda | North-East | 1.57 km |
| Patljia | North-West | 1.59 km |
| Bazarpur | North | 1.84 km |
| Nauha | North-East | 2.15 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khara
The nearest railway station is Nigohi, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Khara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Khara is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Khara
Where is Khara located?
Khara village is located in Powayan Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khara?
The Gram Panchayat of Khara is Nagriya Buzurg.
What is the pincode of Khara?
The pincode of Khara is 242401.