Khairi - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Khairi 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 39 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kerap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairi is 253047. The village covers a total geographical area of 49 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Khairi 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 Khairi

According to the 2011 Census, Khairi village had a total population of 609 people, including 328 males and 281 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.55%, with male literacy at 73.85% and female literacy at 41.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairi

Khairi 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 Khairi

Khairi 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 129.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Khairi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khairi is about 39 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 Khairi

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

Health Facilities in Khairi

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

FAQs about Khairi