Khairana - Nanakmatta, Udham Singh Nagar
Khairana is a village situated in the Nanakmatta tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Sitarganj and around 50 km from Rudrapur. Khairana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairana is 056200. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.64 hectares and falls under the 262405 pincode. Sitarganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Khairana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanak matta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khairana
According to the 2011 Census, Khairana village had a total population of 1,181 people, including 582 males and 599 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.78%, with male literacy at 85.74% and female literacy at 68.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 953.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,181 | 582 | 599 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 139 | 70 | 69 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 953 | 463 | 490 |
| Literate Population | 800 | 439 | 361 |
| Illiterate Population | 381 | 143 | 238 |
Nearby Villages of Khairana
Khairana is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khairana
Khairana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Khairana has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitarganj to Khairana is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rudrapur to Khairana is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khairana
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khairana village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Khairana
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khairana village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Khairana
Where is Khairana located?
Khairana village is located in Nanakmatta Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khairana?
Khairana is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Khairana?
The pincode of Khairana is 262405.
What is the population of Khairana?
Khairana had a total population of 1,181, including 582 males and 599 females.
How many households are there in Khairana?
Khairana had 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khairana?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairana was 76.78%. Male literacy was 85.74% and female literacy was 68.11%.