Khanuan - Varanasi Sadar, Varanasi

Khanuan is a village situated in the Varanasi Sadar tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from Varanasi and around 23 km from Varanasi. Khanuan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanuan is 208963. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.72 hectares and falls under the 221208 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Khanuan 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 Ajagara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khanuan

According to the 2011 Census, Khanuan village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 556 males and 525 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.17%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 63.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanuan

Khanuan 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 Khanuan

Khanuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Babatpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Khanuan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Khanuan is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanuan

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

Health Facilities in Khanuan

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

FAQs about Khanuan