Khaira - Goh, Aurangabad

Khaira is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Uphara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 252940. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 834 people, including 458 males and 376 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.91%, with male literacy at 55.56% and female literacy at 36.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 377.

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 Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Khaira is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khaira is about 46 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