Khirhiri - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Khirhiri is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dhosila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirhiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirhiri is 253140. The village covers a total geographical area of 109 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Khirhiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khirhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Khirhiri village had a total population of 570 people, including 288 males and 282 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.02%, with male literacy at 72.65% and female literacy at 28.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirhiri

Khirhiri 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 Khirhiri

Public transport in the Khirhiri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Khirhiri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khirhiri is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirhiri

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

Health Facilities in Khirhiri

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

FAQs about Khirhiri