Khijirpur - Barsoi, Katihar

Khijirpur is a village situated in the Barsoi subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barsoi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Chaundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khijirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khijirpur is 225011. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.3 hectares and falls under the 855102 pincode. Katihar is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Khijirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Khijirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Khijirpur village had a total population of 2,453 people, including 1,286 males and 1,167 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 66.08% and female literacy at 39.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 755.

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

Nearby Villages of Khijirpur

Khijirpur 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 Khijirpur

Khijirpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhawanipur Bihar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katihar to Khijirpur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khijirpur

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

Health Facilities in Khijirpur

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

FAQs about Khijirpur