Khajuria - Lauriya, Pashchim Champaran

Khajuria is a village situated in the Lauriya subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lauriya and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Bahuarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khajuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khajuria is 216802. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.6 hectares and falls under the 845453 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khajuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lauriya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khajuria

According to the 2011 Census, Khajuria village had a total population of 2,591 people, including 1,340 males and 1,251 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.99%, with male literacy at 71.35% and female literacy at 45.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Khajuria

Khajuria 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 Khajuria

Khajuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sathi, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Khajuria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Khajuria is about 32 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 Khajuria

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

Health Facilities in Khajuria

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

FAQs about Khajuria