Khujha - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Khujha is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Sandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khujha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khujha is 213704. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.57 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khujha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khujha

As per Census 2011, Khujha village has a total population of 644 people, consisting of 349 males and 295 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population644349295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602436
Scheduled Castes (SC)20010991
Literate Population434278156
Illiterate Population21071139

Nearby Villages of Khujha

Khujha 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)
ChintamanpurWest0.85 km
BagahiNorth-West1.08 km
BharsahiSouth1.17 km
ParasdihaSouth-West1.25 km
SarayeeEast1.33 km
DhuriaNorth-West1.40 km
SandiWest1.70 km
LauariNorth1.95 km
TelungNorth2.00 km
BanjariaNorth-West2.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khujha

Khujha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Khujha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Khujha is about 26 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 Khujha

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

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

Health Facilities in Khujha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khujha

Where is Khujha located?

Khujha village is located in Robertsganj Tehsil, Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khujha?

The Gram Panchayat of Khujha is Sandi.

What is the pincode of Khujha?

The pincode of Khujha is 231213.

What is the population of Khujha?

Khujha has a total population of 644, including 349 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Khujha?

There are 93 households in Khujha.

What is the literacy rate in Khujha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khujha is 67.39%. Male literacy is 79.66% and female literacy is 52.88%.