Khutauna - Benipatti, Madhubani

Khutauna is a village situated in the Benipatti subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Benipatti and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Salha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khutauna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khutauna is 220256. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.99 hectares and falls under the 847102 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Khutauna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harlakhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Madhubani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khutauna

As per Census 2011, Khutauna village has a total population of 2,163 people, consisting of 1,133 males and 1,030 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 316 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,251 literate and 912 illiterate residents. Additionally, 325 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1631,1331,030
Child Population (0–6 yrs)316169147
Scheduled Castes (SC)325168157
Literate Population1,251743508
Illiterate Population912390522

Nearby Villages of Khutauna

Khutauna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak BhediNorth-East0.75 km
SalhaNorth-West1.13 km
AdhwariNorth-East1.26 km
MahamadpurSouth2.68 km
SemhliNorth2.75 km
MahuaNorth-West2.84 km
DhanaujaSouth-West2.93 km
BaingraNorth-East3.02 km
SalempurWest3.18 km
DeuriWest3.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khutauna

Khutauna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Debrabandhauli Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Khutauna is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khutauna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Khutauna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khutauna

Where is Khutauna located?

Khutauna village is located in Benipatti Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khutauna?

The Gram Panchayat of Khutauna is Salha.

What is the pincode of Khutauna?

The pincode of Khutauna is 847102.

What is the population of Khutauna?

Khutauna has a total population of 2,163, including 1,133 males and 1,030 females.

How many households are there in Khutauna?

There are 401 households in Khutauna.

What is the literacy rate in Khutauna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khutauna is 57.84%. Male literacy is 65.58% and female literacy is 49.32%.