Khalimchak - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Khalimchak is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Sandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalimchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalimchak is 244149. The village covers a total geographical area of 27 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khalimchak

According to the 2011 Census, Khalimchak village had a total population of 329 people, including 169 males and 160 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.48%, with male literacy at 81.43% and female literacy at 49.65%.

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 Population329169160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482919
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population18411470
Illiterate Population1455590

Nearby Villages of Khalimchak

Khalimchak 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)
GalibpurSouth0.63 km
GulariabighaEast0.67 km
BerawanNorth-West1.18 km
RasulpurEast1.41 km
EraiNorth-East1.56 km
SandhSouth-West1.86 km
MerhwanWest2.38 km
HathlaEast2.39 km
Zohra ChakNorth2.53 km
Madari ChakNorth2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khalimchak

Khalimchak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Diyawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Khalimchak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Khalimchak 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 Khalimchak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Khalimchak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khalimchak

Where is Khalimchak located?

Khalimchak village is located in Karai Parsurai Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khalimchak?

The Gram Panchayat of Khalimchak is Sandh.

What is the pincode of Khalimchak?

The pincode of Khalimchak is 801304.

What is the population of Khalimchak?

Khalimchak had a total population of 329, including 169 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Khalimchak?

Khalimchak had 56 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khalimchak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khalimchak was 65.48%. Male literacy was 81.43% and female literacy was 49.65%.