Khajura - Madhepur, Madhubani

Khajura is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajura is 220866. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.89 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khajura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jhanjharpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khajura

As per Census 2011, Khajura village has a total population of 2,590 people, consisting of 1,318 males and 1,272 females. The village has 611 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,392 literate and 1,198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 192 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5901,3181,272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406209197
Scheduled Castes (SC)19292100
Literate Population1,392827565
Illiterate Population1,198491707

Nearby Villages of Khajura

Khajura 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)
ChandradipEast1.02 km
BetaunaSouth-East1.82 km
BankiSouth-West1.96 km
BirpurSouth2.21 km
RohuaSouth-East2.93 km
BhumpurNorth-East3.06 km
BhakrainEast3.09 km
PakhaulEast3.42 km
BaheraSouth3.58 km
MadhepurNorth3.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khajura

Khajura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Khajura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Khajura is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khajura

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

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

Health Facilities in Khajura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khajura

Where is Khajura located?

Khajura village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khajura?

The Gram Panchayat of Khajura is Prasad.

What is the pincode of Khajura?

The pincode of Khajura is 847408.

What is the population of Khajura?

Khajura has a total population of 2,590, including 1,318 males and 1,272 females.

How many households are there in Khajura?

There are 611 households in Khajura.

What is the literacy rate in Khajura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khajura is 53.75%. Male literacy is 62.75% and female literacy is 44.42%.