Khaira - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Khaira is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 253794. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 824303 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Nabinagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khaira

As per Census 2011, Khaira village has a total population of 865 people, consisting of 443 males and 422 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khaira are given below:

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 in the Khaira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Khaira is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khaira is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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