Khataura - Ramnagar, Pashchim Champaran

Khataura is a village situated in the Ramnagar subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ramnagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Khatauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khataura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khataura is 216212. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Ramnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khataura

As per Census 2011, Khataura village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 636 males and 533 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 356 literate and 813 illiterate residents. Additionally, 744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khataura

Khataura 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 Khataura

Khataura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairoganj, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramnagar to Khataura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Khataura is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khataura

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

Health Facilities in Khataura

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

FAQs about Khataura