Khajura - Nagar Nausa, Nalanda

Khajura is a village situated in the Nagar Nausa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagar Nausa and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Khajura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajura is 244178. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 801305 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khajura

According to the 2011 Census, Khajura village had a total population of 4,314 people, including 2,259 males and 2,055 females, living in 804 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.51%, with male literacy at 71.45% and female literacy at 50.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,160, 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.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,3142,2592,055
Child Population (0–6 yrs)760378382
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,160609551
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,1861,344842
Illiterate Population2,1289151,213

Nearby Villages of Khajura

Khajura 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)
KorariNorth-West1.77 km
LohraSouth-West1.80 km
BhobhiSouth1.93 km
Saidanpur SakrauraSouth-East2.01 km
Damodarpur BaldhaEast2.04 km
BishnpurSouth-West2.13 km
SaidpuraNorth2.35 km
Chand KuraWest2.69 km
Kangali BighaNorth2.81 km
DiawanNorth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khajura

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khajura. The nearest railway station is Lohanda, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Khajura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Khajura is about 36 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 Khajura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khajura

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

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

FAQs about Khajura

Where is Khajura located?

Khajura village is located in Nagar Nausa Subdivision, Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khajura?

Khajura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khajura?

The pincode of Khajura is 801305.

What is the population of Khajura?

Khajura had a total population of 4,314, including 2,259 males and 2,055 females.

How many households are there in Khajura?

Khajura had 804 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khajura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khajura was 61.51%. Male literacy was 71.45% and female literacy was 50.33%.