Khedarpur - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Khedarpur is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sothgama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khedarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedarpur is 236991. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Khedarpur

As per Census 2011, Khedarpur village has a total population of 1,077 people, consisting of 523 males and 554 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 502 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khedarpur

Khedarpur 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 Khedarpur

Khedarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harpar Bochaha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Khedarpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Khedarpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedarpur

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

Health Facilities in Khedarpur

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

FAQs about Khedarpur