Khapra - Sangrampur, Munger

Khapra is a village situated in the Sangrampur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sangrampur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Katiyari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khapra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khapra is 243288. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 813212 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khapra

As per Census 2011, Khapra village has a total population of 1,747 people, consisting of 901 males and 846 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,175 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khapra

Khapra 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 Khapra

Khapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Khapra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Khapra is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khapra

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

Health Facilities in Khapra

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

FAQs about Khapra