Khantara - Domariyaganj, Siddharthnagar

Khantara is a village situated in the Domariyaganj tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Domariyaganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Khantara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khantara is 178262. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.44 hectares and falls under the 272195 pincode. Dumariyaganj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Khantara

As per Census 2011, Khantara village has a total population of 936 people, consisting of 480 males and 456 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 373 literate and 563 illiterate residents. Additionally, 209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khantara

Khantara 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 Khantara

Khantara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsa Tewari, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dumariyaganj to Khantara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Khantara is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khantara

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

Health Facilities in Khantara

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

FAQs about Khantara