Khanpura - Paliganj, Patna

Khanpura is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Madhwan Makhmilpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpura is 245780. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.74 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Khanpura

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpura village had a total population of 1,597 people, including 841 males and 756 females, living in 312 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.79%, with male literacy at 59.97% and female literacy at 42.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 630.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpura

Khanpura 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 Khanpura

Khanpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jehanabad, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Khanpura is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Khanpura is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanpura

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

Health Facilities in Khanpura

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

FAQs about Khanpura