Khanawan - Bhabua, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Khanawan is a village situated in the Bhabua subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 25 km from Bhabua, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Manihari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanawan is 249937. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 821105 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Khanawan

According to the 2011 Census, Khanawan village had a total population of 2,325 people, including 1,214 males and 1,111 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.49%, with male literacy at 77.79% and female literacy at 58.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanawan

Khanawan 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 Khanawan

Khanawan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Durgauti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Khanawan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanawan

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

Health Facilities in Khanawan

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

FAQs about Khanawan