Khaira - Chitrangi, Singrauli

Khaira is a village situated in the Chitrangi tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chitrangi and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Singrauli. Khaira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 503492. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.96 hectares and falls under the 486889 pincode. Morva is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 2,653 people, including 1,388 males and 1,265 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.41%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 45.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 771.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Public transport in the Khaira is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gondwali, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Morva to Khaira is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Khaira is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira