Khanpur - Manjhi, Saran

Khanpur is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhalua Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanpur is 233361. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 841305 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khanpur village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 579 males and 590 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.98%, with male literacy at 92.32% and female literacy at 76.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanpur

Khanpur 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 Khanpur

Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Khanpur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Khanpur is about 33 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 Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Khanpur

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

FAQs about Khanpur