Khiri - Atri, Gaya

Khiri is a village situated in the Atri subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atri and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Chakra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiri is 255227. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 823311 pincode. Gaya is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khiri

According to the 2011 Census, Khiri village had a total population of 1,583 people, including 835 males and 748 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.53%, with male literacy at 72.79% and female literacy at 42.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,005.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiri

Khiri 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 Khiri

Khiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karjara, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gaya to Khiri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiri

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

Health Facilities in Khiri

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

FAQs about Khiri