Khaira - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Khaira is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kako serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 220700. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.2 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 2,091 people, including 1,093 males and 998 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.22%, with male literacy at 67.41% and female literacy at 39.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Khaira is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Khaira is about 22 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 Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira