Khairahana - Nighasan, Kheri

Khairahana is a village situated in the Nighasan tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nighasan and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Kharahana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairahana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairahana is 134961. The village covers a total geographical area of 893.41 hectares and falls under the 262903 pincode. Lakhimpur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Khairahana

As per Census 2011, Khairahana village has a total population of 6,265 people, consisting of 3,284 males and 2,981 females. The village has 1,276 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,077 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,500 literate and 3,765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 742 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,2653,2842,981
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,077540537
Scheduled Castes (SC)742391351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)734
Literate Population2,5001,583917
Illiterate Population3,7651,7012,064

Nearby Villages of Khairahana

Khairahana 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Baudeya KalanNorth-West2.38 km
Bamhan PurSouth2.44 km
KharahaniSouth-East2.74 km
Rup NagarNorth2.94 km
Udhau NagarNorth-East2.94 km
Dharama PurEast3.05 km
Ganga BehadSouth-West3.10 km
SesaiyaNorth4.24 km
KaudeyaSouth-East4.49 km
Mahendra NagarNorth-East4.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairahana

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khairahana. The nearest railway station is Belrayan, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 127.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhimpur to Khairahana is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Khairahana is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairahana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khairahana

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khairahana

Where is Khairahana located?

Khairahana village is located in Nighasan Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairahana?

The Gram Panchayat of Khairahana is Kharahana.

What is the pincode of Khairahana?

The pincode of Khairahana is 262903.

What is the population of Khairahana?

Khairahana has a total population of 6,265, including 3,284 males and 2,981 females.

How many households are there in Khairahana?

There are 1,276 households in Khairahana.

What is the literacy rate in Khairahana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairahana is 39.90%. Male literacy is 48.20% and female literacy is 30.76%.