Khairna - Lakhandur, Bhandara

Khairna is a village situated in the Lakhandur tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhandur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Khairna village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairna is 537464. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.38 hectares and falls under the 441803 pincode. Pauni is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khairna

According to the 2011 Census, Khairna village had a total population of 955 people, including 484 males and 471 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.89%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 66.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairna

Khairna 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 Khairna

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Khairna. The nearest railway station is Kirmiti Mendha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauni to Khairna is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhandara to Khairna is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairna

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

Health Facilities in Khairna

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

FAQs about Khairna