Khairi - Palari, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Khairi is a village situated in the Palari tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Palari and around 89 km from Raipur. Khairi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairi is 443957. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.5 hectares and falls under the 493228 pincode. Palari is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Khairi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kasdol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khairi

According to the 2011 Census, Khairi village had a total population of 912 people, including 460 males and 452 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 89.40% and female literacy at 67.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 875.

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

Nearby Villages of Khairi

Khairi 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 Khairi

Khairi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhg, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palari to Khairi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Khairi is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairi

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

Health Facilities in Khairi

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

FAQs about Khairi