Khairan - Balrampur, Katihar

Khairan is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Fatehpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairan is 224866. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.01 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khairan

As per Census 2011, Khairan village has a total population of 2,066 people, consisting of 1,035 males and 1,031 females. The village has 422 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 389 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 931 literate and 1,135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairan

Khairan 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 Khairan

Khairan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Khairan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Khairan is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairan

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

Health Facilities in Khairan

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

FAQs about Khairan