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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Khapra

According to the 2011 Census, Khapra village had a total population of 1,747 people, including 901 males and 846 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.37%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 75.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 615, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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