Khesraha - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Khesraha is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Sothgama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khesraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khesraha is 237003. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 848114 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khesraha

According to the 2011 Census, Khesraha village had a total population of 3,909 people, including 2,076 males and 1,833 females, living in 782 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.36%, with male literacy at 68.57% and female literacy at 51.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,913, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Khesraha

Khesraha 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 Khesraha

Public transport in the Khesraha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mohiuddinnagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Khesraha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Khesraha is about 36 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 Khesraha

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

Health Facilities in Khesraha

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

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