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 Gram Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Khairahana village had a total population of 6,265 people, including 3,284 males and 2,981 females, living in 1,276 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.19%, with male literacy at 57.69% and female literacy at 37.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Khairahana