Kharaura - Chainpur, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Kharaura is a village situated in the Chainpur subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chainpur and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Udairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharaura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharaura is 249876. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 821106 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kharaura

According to the 2011 Census, Kharaura village had a total population of 1,257 people, including 655 males and 602 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.48%, with male literacy at 47.74% and female literacy at 34.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, 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 Kharaura

Kharaura 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 Kharaura

Kharaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhabua Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Kharaura is about 19 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 Kharaura

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

Health Facilities in Kharaura

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

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