Bhalu Khaira - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Bhalu Khaira is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kotbara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalu Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalu Khaira is 253073. The village covers a total geographical area of 251 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhalu 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 Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhalu Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalu Khaira village had a total population of 1,833 people, including 963 males and 870 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 81.50% and female literacy at 64.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 203, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalu Khaira

Bhalu 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 Bhalu Khaira

Bhalu Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Bhalu Khaira is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Bhalu Khaira is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalu Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Bhalu 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 Bhalu Khaira village are given below:

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