Khaira - Narpatganj, Araria

Khaira is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Khaira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 221513. The village covers a total geographical area of 1286 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khaira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 14,128 people, including 7,396 males and 6,732 females, living in 2,868 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.80%, with male literacy at 60.73% and female literacy at 39.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,093, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathnaha, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Khaira is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Khaira is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira