Khiria - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Khiria is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Purainiya Harsari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiria is 216663. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.2 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khiria 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 Khiria

As per Census 2011, Khiria village has a total population of 1,209 people, consisting of 629 males and 580 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 539 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiria

Khiria 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 Khiria

Public transport in the Khiria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Musharwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Khiria

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

FAQs about Khiria