Mekhar Khamaili - Kasba, Purnia

Mekhar Khamaili is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Lakhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mekhar Khamaili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mekhar Khamaili is 223566. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 854325 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mekhar Khamaili

According to the 2011 Census, Mekhar Khamaili village had a total population of 3,322 people, including 1,674 males and 1,648 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.79%, with male literacy at 53.52% and female literacy at 31.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Mekhar Khamaili

Mekhar Khamaili 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 Mekhar Khamaili

Mekhar Khamaili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Mekhar Khamaili is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Mekhar Khamaili is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mekhar Khamaili

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

Health Facilities in Mekhar Khamaili

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

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