Khabsi - Baniapur, Saran

Khabsi is a village situated in the Baniapur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baniapur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Suraudha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khabsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khabsi is 233187. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khabsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baniapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khabsi

As per Census 2011, Khabsi village has a total population of 2,551 people, consisting of 1,279 males and 1,272 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 444 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,479 literate and 1,072 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5511,2791,272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)444219225
Scheduled Castes (SC)1939796
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population1,479879600
Illiterate Population1,072400672

Nearby Villages of Khabsi

Khabsi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhalispurNorth-East0.90 km
BhatwaliaSouth-West1.44 km
HathsarSouth1.47 km
KhabsaWest1.48 km
SuraudhaNorth-West1.51 km
MachhagraNorth1.76 km
Usuri KhurdEast1.77 km
BhakuraNorth-East2.26 km
KhalispurSouth2.41 km
Sardharae-ke-tolaSouth2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khabsi

Khabsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tejpurwa Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Khabsi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Khabsi is about 26 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 Khabsi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khabsi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khabsi

Where is Khabsi located?

Khabsi village is located in Baniapur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khabsi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khabsi is Suraudha.

What is the pincode of Khabsi?

The pincode of Khabsi is 841443.

What is the population of Khabsi?

Khabsi has a total population of 2,551, including 1,279 males and 1,272 females.

How many households are there in Khabsi?

There are 380 households in Khabsi.

What is the literacy rate in Khabsi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khabsi is 57.98%. Male literacy is 68.73% and female literacy is 47.17%.