Khairua - Meja, Prayagraj

Khairua is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from Meja and around 6 km from Allahabad. Bhawani Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairua is 163458. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.56 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Khairua 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khairua

According to the 2011 Census, Khairua village had a total population of 689 people, including 358 males and 331 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.69%, with male literacy at 73.70% and female literacy at 49.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairua

Khairua 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 Khairua

Khairua 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 Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Khairua is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Khairua is about 6 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairua

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

Health Facilities in Khairua

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

FAQs about Khairua