Khurharia - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Khurharia is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Semara Kathkuiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurharia is 216115. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.9 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Khurharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khurharia

According to the 2011 Census, Khurharia village had a total population of 677 people, including 360 males and 317 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.18%, with male literacy at 23.93% and female literacy at 20.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurharia

Khurharia 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 Khurharia

Khurharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Khurharia is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Khurharia is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurharia

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

Health Facilities in Khurharia

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

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