Khaira - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Khaira is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Sihuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 253033. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 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 Goh 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 3,085 people, consisting of 1,606 males and 1,479 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 523 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,666 literate and 1,419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 669 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

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Khaira is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khaira is about 40 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 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