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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Khiridih village has a total population of 2,178 people, consisting of 1,176 males and 1,002 females. The village has 412 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 368 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,216 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khiridih are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1781,1761,002
Child Population (0–6 yrs)368185183
Scheduled Castes (SC)587316271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)3-3
Literate Population1,216753463
Illiterate Population962423539

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelaWest1.39 km
Kendua KishunpurNorth-West1.46 km
FatehaSouth-West1.56 km
KharwaEast1.62 km
GonaiNorth-East1.81 km
KhanrbihariWest1.84 km
BindiNorth-West1.86 km
ChankenSouth1.87 km
SanrhiSouth-East2.24 km
Lohra LachhmipurNorth-West2.32 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khiridih

Where is Khiridih located?

Khiridih village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiridih?

The Gram Panchayat of Khiridih is Kaudiya.

What is the pincode of Khiridih?

The pincode of Khiridih is 811213.

What is the population of Khiridih?

Khiridih has a total population of 2,178, including 1,176 males and 1,002 females.

How many households are there in Khiridih?

There are 412 households in Khiridih.

What is the literacy rate in Khiridih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiridih is 55.83%. Male literacy is 64.03% and female literacy is 46.21%.