Khaira Azam - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Khaira Azam is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Khara Azam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira Azam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira Azam is 231237. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khaira Azam

As per Census 2011, Khaira Azam village has a total population of 4,935 people, consisting of 2,578 males and 2,357 females. The village has 877 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 955 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,321 literate and 2,614 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khaira Azam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9352,5782,357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955512443
Scheduled Castes (SC)300160140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)201010
Literate Population2,3211,404917
Illiterate Population2,6141,1741,440

Nearby Villages of Khaira Azam

Khaira Azam 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)
Mahua KhapEast0.85 km
RupraEast1.38 km
BahaduraWest1.54 km
Rohua TalNorth1.54 km
Kesho GauraNorth-West1.96 km
BankatiSouth2.11 km
MahuaSouth-East2.23 km
Gorauli KhapEast2.45 km
Gaji GauraNorth-West2.64 km
RewtithSouth-West2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khaira Azam

Khaira Azam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Trivikramdeo Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Khaira Azam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Khaira Azam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira Azam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khaira Azam

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 Azam village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khaira Azam

Where is Khaira Azam located?

Khaira Azam village is located in Baikunthpur Subdivision, Gopalganj district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khaira Azam?

The Gram Panchayat of Khaira Azam is Khara Azam.

What is the pincode of Khaira Azam?

The pincode of Khaira Azam is 841409.

What is the population of Khaira Azam?

Khaira Azam has a total population of 4,935, including 2,578 males and 2,357 females.

How many households are there in Khaira Azam?

There are 877 households in Khaira Azam.

What is the literacy rate in Khaira Azam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khaira Azam is 47.03%. Male literacy is 54.46% and female literacy is 38.91%.