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 Mukhiya 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 865 people, including 443 males and 422 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 80.76% and female literacy at 62.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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 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