Khairi Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Khairi village has a total population of 912 people, consisting of 460 males and 452 females. The village has 189 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 576 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 875 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 912 460 452
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 176 92 84
Scheduled Castes (SC) 875 442 433
Literate Population 576 329 247
Illiterate Population 336 131 205

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KanakotNorth-West1.49 km
SaloniNorth-East2.09 km
KhairaSouth-West2.32 km
DhamniEast2.36 km
AhmadpurNorth-West2.66 km
BansbinoriNorth3.05 km
DonajharSouth3.25 km
RohasiWest3.41 km
MudiyadihEast3.68 km
SitaparNorth-West3.96 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within NA
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khairi

Where is Khairi located?

Khairi village is located in Palari Tehsil, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairi?

Khairi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khairi?

The pincode of Khairi is 493228.

What is the population of Khairi?

Khairi has a total population of 912, including 460 males and 452 females.

How many households are there in Khairi?

There are 189 households in Khairi.

What is the literacy rate in Khairi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairi is 63.16%. Male literacy is 71.52% and female literacy is 54.65%.