Khudwan Village - Obra, Aurangabad

Khudwan is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Khudwan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudwan is 253344. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Khudwan

As per Census 2011, Khudwan village has a total population of 6,110 people, consisting of 3,254 males and 2,856 females. The village has 933 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,005 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,813 literate and 2,297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 6,110 3,254 2,856
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,005 543 462
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,451 747 704
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 - 2
Literate Population 3,813 2,311 1,502
Illiterate Population 2,297 943 1,354

Nearby Villages of Khudwan

Khudwan 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SakarkhoriWest1.68 km
KalenSouth-East2.14 km
AlpaNorth-East2.27 km
PariharaNorth-West2.45 km
SagarpurSouth2.50 km
RamnagarSouth-West2.67 km
SonhathuNorth-East2.78 km
Surat BighaEast3.22 km
KaithiNorth3.48 km
BharthipurSouth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khudwan

Khudwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghoi Kusa, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Khudwan is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khudwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khudwan

Where is Khudwan located?

Khudwan village is located in Obra Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khudwan?

Khudwan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khudwan?

The pincode of Khudwan is 824124.

What is the population of Khudwan?

Khudwan has a total population of 6,110, including 3,254 males and 2,856 females.

How many households are there in Khudwan?

There are 933 households in Khudwan.

What is the literacy rate in Khudwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khudwan is 62.41%. Male literacy is 71.02% and female literacy is 52.59%.