Khairwa - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Khairwa is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Gokhula serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairwa is 216626. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.13 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Khairwa

As per Census 2011, Khairwa village has a total population of 497 people, consisting of 267 males and 230 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 861 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairwa

Khairwa 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 Khairwa

Khairwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gokhula, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Khairwa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Khairwa is about 48 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 Khairwa

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

Health Facilities in Khairwa

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

FAQs about Khairwa