Khuria - Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura

Khuria is a village situated in the Shekhopur Sarai subdivision of Sheikhpura district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shekhopur Sarai and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Sheikhpura. Mohabbatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuria is 243875. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 811103 pincode. Barbigha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khuria

As per Census 2011, Khuria village has a total population of 773 people, consisting of 417 males and 356 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuria

Khuria 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 Khuria

Khuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baghi Ghauspur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbigha to Khuria is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheikhpura to Khuria is about 16 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 Khuria

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

Health Facilities in Khuria

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

FAQs about Khuria