Khiridih - Kharagpur, Munger

Khiridih is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Kaudiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiridih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiridih is 242966. The village covers a total geographical area of 386 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khiridih

According to the 2011 Census, Khiridih village had a total population of 2,178 people, including 1,176 males and 1,002 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.18%, with male literacy at 75.98% and female literacy at 56.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 587, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiridih

Khiridih 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 Khiridih

Khiridih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Khiridih is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Khiridih is about 35 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 Khiridih

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

Health Facilities in Khiridih

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

FAQs about Khiridih