Khirauni - Faizabad, Ayodhya

Khirauni is a village situated in the Faizabad tehsil of Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 43 km from Faizabad and around 43 km from Faizabad. Khirauni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirauni is 166512. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.78 hectares and falls under the 224234 pincode. Goshaiganj is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

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

Population of Khirauni

As per Census 2011, Khirauni village has a total population of 1,593 people, consisting of 818 males and 775 females. The village has 242 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 986 literate and 607 illiterate residents. Additionally, 714 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirauni

Khirauni 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 Khirauni

Khirauni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Goshainganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Goshaiganj to Khirauni is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Faizabad to Khirauni is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirauni

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

Health Facilities in Khirauni

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

FAQs about Khirauni