Khundara - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Khundara is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Khundara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khundara is 133779. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.77 hectares and falls under the 242301 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khundara

As per Census 2011, Khundara village has a total population of 1,492 people, consisting of 800 males and 692 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 758 illiterate residents. Additionally, 518 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khundara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,492800692
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294153141
Scheduled Castes (SC)518268250
Literate Population734452282
Illiterate Population758348410

Nearby Villages of Khundara

Khundara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KurbanpurWest0.65 km
KhundariNorth-East0.84 km
DoshpurSouth1.53 km
Rampuria NayauraWest1.54 km
RatanpurSouth-East1.56 km
Banbaripur T. ChavarNorth-East1.61 km
Sikli Patti Fateh SinghNorth-West1.79 km
Jahanpur T. ChavarNorth1.79 km
Kamalpur Urf NawadaSouth-West1.83 km
Sikli Patti MathosinghNorth-West1.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khundara

Khundara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milakpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Khundara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Khundara 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.

Banking and Postal Services in Khundara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khundara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khundara

Where is Khundara located?

Khundara village is located in Tilhar Tehsil, Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khundara?

Khundara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khundara?

The pincode of Khundara is 242301.

What is the population of Khundara?

Khundara has a total population of 1,492, including 800 males and 692 females.

How many households are there in Khundara?

There are 254 households in Khundara.

What is the literacy rate in Khundara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khundara is 49.20%. Male literacy is 56.50% and female literacy is 40.75%.