Khapdeh - Narpatganj, Araria

Khapdeh is a village situated in the Narpatganj subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narpatganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Khabdah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapdeh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapdeh is 221522. The village covers a total geographical area of 755 hectares and falls under the 854318 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khapdeh

According to the 2011 Census, Khapdeh village had a total population of 9,608 people, including 5,019 males and 4,589 females, living in 1,910 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.28%, with male literacy at 69.19% and female literacy at 52.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,791, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapdeh

Khapdeh 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 Khapdeh

Khapdeh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Forbesganj, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Khapdeh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Khapdeh 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 Khapdeh

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

Health Facilities in Khapdeh

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

FAQs about Khapdeh