Khairi - Takhatpur, Bilaspur

Khairi is a village situated in the Takhatpur tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Takhatpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bilaspur. Khari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairi is 438619. The village covers a total geographical area of 611.73 hectares and falls under the 495003 pincode. Takhatpur is the nearest town, located about 16 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 Takhatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khairi

According to the 2011 Census, Khairi village had a total population of 1,531 people, including 757 males and 774 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.69%, with male literacy at 77.80% and female literacy at 49.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 564.

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 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Takhatpur to Khairi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Khairi is about 26 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 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