Khatangi

Khatangi is a prominent village in rural Bihar, India. It is a very old village with a population of about 5,000 people. People here are very friendly and hospitable. The village is connected via road from all sides, Aurangabad, Arwal, Gaya and Jehanabad. Regular buses ply between Jehanabad and Khatangi and between Gaya and Khatangi. The village's economy is agro-based, and agriculture remains the main source of income.

Prominent villagers: -

1. Dev Prasad Singh:

A former principal of renowned Tekari Raj school, he was the leading light for Khatangi in the field of education and renaissance. He was respected in the region for his academic knowledge and teaching methods. A man of principles, he was a man of integrity and honesty. His students went on to become doctors, engineers, IAS and IPS officers. He was a respected figure and was called as chief guest in every function, held in the region. In 50s, he completed double MA (English and History), a rare feat during that time. he inspired many more in the region to follow his path.

2. Rama Nand Mehta

He is a permanent resident and respected senior citizen of Khatangi engaged in social services. He is a regular member and dedicated worker of Shoshit Samaj Dal and Arjak Sangh. He is actively associated with the activities of these organizations in the region. He is a genuine motivator and deeply engaged in several remarkable and outstanding social works. Some of which are following: -

Jagdeo Shmarak College, Kurtha - He is founder of this college. This is the only degree college of Kurtha (Arwal). He is its Founder Secretary. It has provided employment to thousands of local residents. It is providing quality education to its students.

Kushwaha Market, Masaurhi (Patna) - He has founded Kushwaha Market in Masaurhi (Taregana), which is providing employment to thousands of farmers and vegetable sellers.

Kushwaha Market, Kurtha (Arwal) - He has also founded Kushwaha Market in Kurtha (Arwal), which is providing employment to hundreds of farmers and small business persons.

He has been motivator and founder of dozens of self help groups at village level in Arwal, Jehanabad, Gaya, Aurangabad and Patna districts of Bihar, which are providing quality services and guidance to thousands of villagers.

He has been working for scientific agriculture and irrigation, literacy, eradication of blind faiths and un-touchability, health, cleanliness, environment etc for lifelong.