Kaithir - Chandi, Nalanda

Kaithir is a village situated in the Chandi subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Narsanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaithir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaithir is 244305. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 803108 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kaithir

As per Census 2011, Kaithir village has a total population of 1,853 people, consisting of 993 males and 860 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 260 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,067 literate and 786 illiterate residents. Additionally, 592 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaithir

Kaithir 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 Kaithir

Kaithir is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karauta, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Kaithir is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kaithir is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaithir

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

Health Facilities in Kaithir

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

FAQs about Kaithir