Khalishpur - Pindra, Varanasi

Khalishpur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Khalispur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalishpur is 208587. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.86 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Khalishpur 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khalishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khalishpur village had a total population of 2,633 people, including 1,363 males and 1,270 females, living in 399 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 88.30% and female literacy at 60.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalishpur

Khalishpur 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 Khalishpur

Khalishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Khalishpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khalishpur

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

Health Facilities in Khalishpur

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

FAQs about Khalishpur