Khotahi - Paroo, Muzaffarpur

Khotahi is a village situated in the Paroo subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paroo and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Khutahin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khotahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khotahi is 228299. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 843107 pincode. Muzaffarpur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Khotahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahebganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Vaishali Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khotahi

As per Census 2011, Khotahi village has a total population of 1,953 people, consisting of 1,038 males and 915 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 949 literate and 1,004 illiterate residents. Additionally, 291 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9531,038915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)369200169
Scheduled Castes (SC)291157134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542727
Literate Population949572377
Illiterate Population1,004466538

Nearby Villages of Khotahi

Khotahi 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)
HashimpurNorth-West1.14 km
DaudpurNorth-East1.30 km
KhijirpuraNorth1.35 km
Bishunpur JainarayanSouth-West1.49 km
Jafarpur AsliEast1.53 km
PandahNorth-West1.76 km
KaramwariWest2.06 km
KataroSouth-West2.07 km
IndauliaEast2.12 km
PhulwariaNorth-West2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khotahi

Khotahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muzaffarpur to Khotahi is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khotahi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Khotahi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khotahi

Where is Khotahi located?

Khotahi village is located in Paroo Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khotahi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khotahi is Khutahin.

What is the pincode of Khotahi?

The pincode of Khotahi is 843107.

What is the population of Khotahi?

Khotahi has a total population of 1,953, including 1,038 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Khotahi?

There are 333 households in Khotahi.

What is the literacy rate in Khotahi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khotahi is 48.59%. Male literacy is 55.11% and female literacy is 41.20%.