Kirhi - Karakat, Rohtas

Kirhi is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kirhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirhi is 251357. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kirhi

As per Census 2011, Kirhi village has a total population of 2,014 people, consisting of 1,031 males and 983 females. The village has 304 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 363 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,214 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirhi

Kirhi 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 Kirhi

Kirhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 119.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Kirhi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kirhi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirhi

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

Health Facilities in Kirhi

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

FAQs about Kirhi