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Khaira Village

Khaira is an inhabited village in Pandu Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365684, the Census 2011 record lists 142 people in 24 households and the reported area is 734.57 hectares. The local references include Mahuganwan Gram Panchayat, Pandu CD Block and the nearest town reference is 13 at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Khaira is a village in Pandu Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365684 and 142 people in 24 households.
Village Code365684
Population142
Households24
Area734.57 hectares
Nearest Town13

Key Village Facts

Village
Khaira
Census Village Code
365684
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pandu
Sub-district Census Code
02622
CD Block
Pandu
Gram Panchayat
Mahuganwan
Households
24
Population
142
Male Population
68
Female Population
74
Sex Ratio
1,088.24
Area
734.57 hectares
Area
7.35 sq km
Nearest Town
13
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
812124
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Khaira at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 142 people, 734.57 hectares of reported area and 13 as the nearest town reference for Khaira, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtPandu
CD BlockPandu
Gram PanchayatMAHUGANWAN
  • Khaira falls under Pandu Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365684.
  • The record lists 142 people living in 24 households.
  • The reported village area is 734.57 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is 13.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density19.33 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.92 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share30.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share23.24%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share34%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khaira in the official administrative record. Census village code 365684, Mahuganwan Gram Panchayat and Pandu CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02622
Village Census Code
365684
CD Block Code
0128
CD Block Name
Pandu
Gram Panchayat Name
Mahuganwan

Location and Distance

13 is the nearest town listed for Khaira, about 15 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pandu
District Headquarter
Palamu
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
13
Total Geographical Area
734.57 hectares
Area
7.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 142 people in 24 households, with 68 male residents and 74 female residents. The average household size is 5.92, and SC share is 30.28% and ST share is 23.24% for Khaira. Population density works out to about 19.33 people per sq km.

Total Households
24
Total Population
142
Male Population
68
Female Population
74
Sex Ratio
1,088.24
Average Household Size
5.92
SC Population
43
SC Male Population
19
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
30.28
ST Population
33
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
16
ST Population Share
23.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khaira list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khaira include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
17.85 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
23.72 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khaira include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khaira include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Khaira is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khaira show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 69.74 hectares and irrigated land is 23.72 hectares (34% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
463.91 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.59
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
25.92 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
32.15 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
101.41 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
69.74
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
46.02 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
23.72

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khaira village located?

Khaira is in Pandu Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Khaira village in?

Khaira village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Khaira village in?

Khaira village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Khaira under?

Khaira comes under Pandu Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khaira?

The Census village code of Khaira is 365684.

Which Gram Panchayat is Khaira under?

Khaira is listed under MAHUGANWAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pandu.

What is the population of Khaira village?

The village record lists 142 people and 24 households for Khaira.

How many households are in Khaira village?

The village record lists 24 households for Khaira.

What is the male and female population of Khaira?

The record lists 68 male residents and 74 female residents for Khaira.

What is the sex ratio of Khaira village?

The sex ratio of Khaira is 1,088.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khaira village?

The reported geographical area of Khaira is 734.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Khaira village?

The approximate population density of Khaira is 19.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khaira?

The nearest town listed for Khaira is 13, about 15 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Khaira?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Khaira.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khaira?

For Khaira, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 69.74 hectares and irrigated land is 23.72 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khaira.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Khaira.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Khaira.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.