Khetalpur - Aurai, Muzaffarpur

Khetalpur is a village situated in the Aurai subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aurai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Khetalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khetalpur is 229070. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 843312 pincode. Muzaffurpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Khetalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khetalpur village had a total population of 4,648 people, including 2,473 males and 2,175 females, living in 1,080 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.72%, with male literacy at 63.17% and female literacy at 45.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,6482,4732,175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)991526465
Scheduled Castes (SC)373191182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population2,0011,230771
Illiterate Population2,6471,2431,404

Nearby Villages of Khetalpur

Khetalpur 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)
Paryag ChakSouth0.98 km
KokilwaraNorth1.44 km
AuraiSouth-West1.98 km
Deokali KhurdWest2.05 km
MinapurEast2.18 km
Ratwara Bindwara DeoriaSouth-East2.86 km
Raj KhandNorth-West3.21 km
Besi BaijnathWest3.75 km
Harpur BesiWest3.85 km
SisauliSouth3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khetalpur

Khetalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Runnisaidpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffurpur to Khetalpur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Khetalpur is about 50 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 Khetalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khetalpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khetalpur 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khetalpur

Where is Khetalpur located?

Khetalpur village is located in Aurai Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khetalpur?

Khetalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khetalpur?

The pincode of Khetalpur is 843312.

What is the population of Khetalpur?

Khetalpur had a total population of 4,648, including 2,473 males and 2,175 females.

How many households are there in Khetalpur?

Khetalpur had 1,080 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khetalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khetalpur was 54.72%. Male literacy was 63.17% and female literacy was 45.09%.