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 Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kirhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kirhi village had a total population of 2,014 people, including 1,031 males and 983 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 85.61% and female literacy at 60.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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