Khaira - Tikari, Gaya

Khaira is a village situated in the Tikari subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tikari and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Chhathawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 254794. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 824236 pincode. Tikari is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 1,226 people, including 626 males and 600 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.42%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 60.40%.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Guraru, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikari to Khaira is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Khaira is about 35 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