Khamhia - Mainatanr, Pashchim Champaran

Khamhia is a village situated in the Mainatanr subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mainatanr and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Inarwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamhia is 216535. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.06 hectares and falls under the 845306 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khamhia

As per Census 2011, Khamhia village has a total population of 3,707 people, consisting of 1,939 males and 1,768 females. The village has 656 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 859 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,108 literate and 2,599 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamhia

Khamhia 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 Khamhia

Khamhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikta, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Khamhia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Khamhia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamhia

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

Health Facilities in Khamhia

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

FAQs about Khamhia