Khiriawan - Madanpur, Aurangabad

Khiriawan is a village situated in the Madanpur subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Khiriyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiriawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiriawan is 254455. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 824208 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khiriawan

According to the 2011 Census, Khiriawan village had a total population of 5,284 people, including 2,774 males and 2,510 females, living in 784 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.49%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 75.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiriawan

Khiriawan 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 Khiriawan

Khiriawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Khiriawan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khiriawan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiriawan

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

Health Facilities in Khiriawan

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

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