Khaira - Deo, Aurangabad

Khaira is a village situated in the Deo subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deo and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Banua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 254406. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 824202 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Khaira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 641 males and 555 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.45%, with male literacy at 70.06% and female literacy at 57.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 436, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khaira. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 136.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Khaira is about 29 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 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