Khamdha - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Khamdha is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sonaura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamdha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamdha is 254044. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khamdha 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 Khamdha

As per Census 2011, Khamdha village has a total population of 1,047 people, consisting of 567 males and 480 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 611 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,047567480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18710780
Scheduled Castes (SC)375214161
Literate Population611375236
Illiterate Population436192244

Nearby Villages of Khamdha

Khamdha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JasoiaNorth-West1.35 km
MahdewaEast1.43 km
MajhauliSouth1.47 km
AnjanianWest1.97 km
BhurkuryaNorth-West2.33 km
NarchahiSouth-East2.38 km
Seno KhapNorth2.39 km
Semra UchitbhanSouth-West2.55 km
Charan KalanEast2.62 km
SonauraSouth-West2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamdha

Khamdha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barkisalalya, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 128.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Khamdha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khamdha is about 18 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 Khamdha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khamdha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khamdha

Where is Khamdha located?

Khamdha village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamdha?

The Gram Panchayat of Khamdha is Sonaura.

What is the pincode of Khamdha?

The pincode of Khamdha is 824302.

What is the population of Khamdha?

Khamdha has a total population of 1,047, including 567 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Khamdha?

There are 158 households in Khamdha.

What is the literacy rate in Khamdha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamdha is 58.36%. Male literacy is 66.14% and female literacy is 49.17%.