Khajuraha is an ancient northern Indian village situated in Saharsa district of Bihar.

Some of the neighbouring places include Chandiasthan Gazipaita (2 km south), Biratpur, Lagma, and Golma.

Khajuraha and its surrounding areas are a flat alluvial plain forming part of the Kosi river basin.

This makes the land very fertile.Flooding was a major reason for the poor connectivity of the area, as bridges tend to get washed away.

The farmers in the village mostly cultivate Dhaan (paddy crop), Makai (maize), Gahum (wheat) and Moong (a type of lentil) in their farms.

The timing of Dhaan harvesting is especially notable as the villagers are happy in general for several reasons.

The reaping of the crop starts somewhere around mid November and is usually followed by some of the most important Hindu festivals namely Durga Puja and Diwali.

So before the onset of the harvesting the festive mood is already set and green fields that start showing the golden shades of ripe Dhaan crop are extremely pleasant to watch.

Similarly, fruits like mango, banana, coconut, litchi, guava, papaya are grown in Khajuraha, but mostly consumed by villagers only.

Ram Navmi, Holi, Durga Puja and Chhath are the main festival of Khajuraha.

Many people from this village who live in other cities of India and abroad come back home on this occasion to be with their family.

It is said that Chandi maa temple was created in Dvapara Yuga (era) and it was the capital of ‘King Birat’ therefore its surrounding village is called as Biratpur.

People from surroundings village Biratpur, Khajuraha, Jalseema, Nanoiti, Atalkha, Sahsaul, Golma, etc.

It is said that there used to be huge fights among different villagers in past about first preference of Bali (sacrifice of goat) specially during Navratri.

Chhath Puja is an important Hindu festival that is mainly celebrated in Bihar and some regions of Nepal.

During the occasion, devotees perform puja to thank god for supporting life on earth and seek the divine couple's blessing.

According to Hindu religion, the Sun is believed to heal many severe health conditions and ensure longevity, prosperity, progress and well-being.

Chhath Puja is so called as it is celebrated on the sixth day of the month of Karthika in the Vikram Samvat.

After independence this population of Maithil Brahmins have been involved in all profession such as administration, engineers, doctors, farming, business, serving the military and para-military forces to name a few.

These Muslims of the village rely predominantly on growing vegetables for their livelihood (often referred as Kujras).

Kosi embankment was created and completed by 1950 and since then Khajuraha and its surrounding villages had not seen major flooding.

In 2008, Kosi River once again changed its course but it affected mainly surrounding districts like Madhepura and Supaul.

However, flooding or water logging due to heavy monsoon rains is a major reason for the poor connectivity of the Khajuraha as bridges in surrounding villages tend to get washed away.

Aapda Bhavan have been created to give shelter to villagers and their cattle if flood-like situations will come again in future.

Apart from floods, the seismic activity of Himalayan region is responsible for earthquakes that this village has faced.

A cricket tournament is being held every year at Khajuraha field where almost all the surrounding villages participate.