Kharauni - Hathua, Gopalganj

Kharauni is a village situated in the Hathua subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hathua and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Ekdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharauni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharauni is 230612. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.92 hectares and falls under the 841243 pincode. Mirganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kharauni

As per Census 2011, Kharauni village has a total population of 3,453 people, consisting of 1,677 males and 1,776 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 651 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,731 literate and 1,722 illiterate residents. Additionally, 661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharauni are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharauni

Kharauni 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 Kharauni

Kharauni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lain Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mirganj to Kharauni is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Kharauni 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 Kharauni

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

Health Facilities in Kharauni

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

FAQs about Kharauni