Kharauna - Makhdumpur, Jehanabad

Kharauna is a village situated in the Makhdumpur subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Makhdumpur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharauna is 260491. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.2 hectares and falls under the 804422 pincode. Makhdumpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kharauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Makhdumpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharauna

According to the 2011 Census, Kharauna village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 838 males and 801 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.11%, with male literacy at 55.54% and female literacy at 31.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharauna

Kharauna 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 Kharauna

Kharauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barabar Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Makhdumpur to Kharauna is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jehanabad to Kharauna is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharauna

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

Health Facilities in Kharauna

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

FAQs about Kharauna