Khamhauri - Maharajganj, Siwan

Khamhauri is a village situated in the Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Shivdah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamhauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamhauri is 231879. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.91 hectares and falls under the 841406 pincode. Maharajganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Khamhauri

According to the 2011 Census, Khamhauri village had a total population of 3,155 people, including 1,476 males and 1,679 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.73%, with male literacy at 71.71% and female literacy at 51.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 693, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamhauri

Khamhauri 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 Khamhauri

Khamhauri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pachrukhi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maharajganj to Khamhauri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siwan to Khamhauri is about 18 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 Khamhauri

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

Health Facilities in Khamhauri

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

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