Kelharua - Guthani, Siwan

Kelharua is a village situated in the Guthani subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Guthani and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Chitakhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelharua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelharua is 232239. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 841435 pincode. Mairwa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kelharua

As per Census 2011, Kelharua village has a total population of 1,487 people, consisting of 717 males and 770 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 909 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 56 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelharua

Kelharua 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 Kelharua

Kelharua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankata, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mairwa to Kelharua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Kelharua is about 35 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 Kelharua

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

Health Facilities in Kelharua

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

FAQs about Kelharua