Khaira - Naubatpur, Patna

Khaira is a village situated in the Naubatpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naubatpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Khajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 245562. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 801109 pincode. Naubatpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

As per Census 2011, Khaira village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 383 males and 354 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 476 literate and 261 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population737383354
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1105654
Scheduled Castes (SC)834340
Literate Population476265211
Illiterate Population261118143

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mitan ChakSouth1.01 km
ShekhpuraWest1.04 km
KardahaSouth1.53 km
PainapurNorth2.09 km
BhabhaulSouth-East2.32 km
BarunaSouth-West2.45 km
BehrawanNorth-East2.45 km
DihraWest2.47 km
ShirwarNorth-West2.63 km
SalarpurSouth2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nema Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naubatpur to Khaira is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Khaira is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khaira

Where is Khaira located?

Khaira village is located in Naubatpur Subdivision, Patna district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khaira?

The Gram Panchayat of Khaira is Khajuri.

What is the pincode of Khaira?

The pincode of Khaira is 801109.

What is the population of Khaira?

Khaira has a total population of 737, including 383 males and 354 females.

How many households are there in Khaira?

There are 144 households in Khaira.

What is the literacy rate in Khaira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khaira is 64.59%. Male literacy is 69.19% and female literacy is 59.60%.