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

As per Census 2011, Mekhar Khamaili village has a total population of 3,322 people, consisting of 1,674 males and 1,648 females. The village has 604 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 798 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,080 literate and 2,242 illiterate residents. Additionally, 188 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mekhar Khamaili are given below:

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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