Khatangi

Khatangi is a prominent village in Bihar, India. It is situated in Sonbhadra-Bansi-Surajpur Block in Arwal district of the State of Bihar. It is located at 96.1 km distance from Arwal and at 114 km distance from the state capital Patna. It is a very old village with a population of about 5,000 people. The literacy rate is 45.56%, comprising a female literacy rate of 27.3% and a male literacy rate of 62.98%. The people here are very friendly and hospitable. The economy of this village is agro-based and agriculture remains the main source of income.

Khatangi is a Gram Panchayat. The surrounding villages are Majhiawan (north), Sarbahada (south), Rapura (east) and Chandaukhar (west). It has two satellite sub-villages named Deva Bigaha and Mahadeo Bigaha.

Transportation
Khatangi village is connected via road from all four sides, viz., Gaya town through Mau and Tekari, Jehanabad town through Manikpur and Kurtha, Arwal town through Banshi and also through Kurtha and Kinjer, and Aurangabad town through Konch and Goh. Regular buses fly between Jehanabad and Khatangi and between Gaya and Khatangi. You can go anywhere around the village through an auto-rickshaw. The nearest Railway Station is Jehanabad and the nearest Airport is Gaya and Patna.

Places of interest
1. Garh (Ancient Remains):

A large Garh is situated south of the village of Khatangi. Several ancient remains have been found in the excavation of the Garh by local people. It is assumed that it is the remains of some ancient colony.

2. Phulwari (Garden):

There is a big Phulwari (Garden) situated at the bank of a small river at about 500 m west of the village. Also, there is a Surya Mandir and a small pond in the Phulwari.

3. Surya Mandir (Temple):

A very tall Surya Temple is situated in the Phulwari of Khatangi. The temple has an excellent statue of Lord Surya. Chhat Puja is celebrated here on a very large scale twice every year. Thousand of surrounding villagers come here for Chhatt Puja. It attracts a large number of visitors regularly.

4. Bhind (Playground):

There is a big field (playground) at about 500 m west of the village. The field is popularly known as Bhind in the village. The middle school is shifted here in a newly constructed building.

5. Pokhara (Water Reservoir):

A big Pokhara is situated in the south of the village. It is used for irrigation.

6. Nadi (River):

A small river is situated at the east of the village. It is a rainy-season river and becomes dry in summer.

7. Aahar (Water Reservoir):

A big Aahar is situated at the north of the village. It is used for irrigation and fish farming.

8. Bus Stand:

A Bus Stand is situated at South - East of the village. Buses and Auto-Rikshaw used to connect this village with Gaya (through Mau and Tekari), Jehanabad (through Manikpur and Kurtha), Arwal (through Banshi and also through Kurtha and Kinjer), and Aurangabad (through Konch and Goh) for Road Communication.