Khakhara - Naugarh, Siddharthnagar

Khakhara is a village situated in the Naugarh tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugarh and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Khakhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khakhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakhara is 176647. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.11 hectares and falls under the 272206 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Khakhara

According to the 2011 Census, Khakhara village had a total population of 991 people, including 526 males and 465 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.89%, with male literacy at 70.86% and female literacy at 51.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415.

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

Nearby Villages of Khakhara

Khakhara 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 Khakhara

Khakhara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Naugarh, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Khakhara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakhara

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

Health Facilities in Khakhara

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

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