Khatnahi - Konch, Gaya

Khatnahi is a village situated in the Konch subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Tineri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatnahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatnahi is 254644. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 824207 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khatnahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Khatnahi

According to the 2011 Census, Khatnahi village had a total population of 980 people, including 516 males and 464 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.07%, with male literacy at 69.23% and female literacy at 28.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population980516464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21111398
Scheduled Castes (SC)341181160
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population385279106
Illiterate Population595237358

Nearby Villages of Khatnahi

Khatnahi 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)
Kasturi KhapEast0.81 km
MarhukaNorth-West0.98 km
NarsinghpurSouth1.65 km
BirnawanNorth1.72 km
CharkupaSouth-West1.82 km
KarmainNorth-East1.83 km
BargawanWest2.05 km
ShahmohamadpurSouth-West2.38 km
BhamNorth-West2.49 km
AddapurEast2.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khatnahi

Khatnahi 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 126.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Khatnahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Khatnahi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatnahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khatnahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khatnahi

Where is Khatnahi located?

Khatnahi village is located in Konch Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khatnahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khatnahi is Tineri.

What is the pincode of Khatnahi?

The pincode of Khatnahi is 824207.

What is the population of Khatnahi?

Khatnahi had a total population of 980, including 516 males and 464 females.

How many households are there in Khatnahi?

Khatnahi had 115 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khatnahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khatnahi was 50.07%. Male literacy was 69.23% and female literacy was 28.96%.