Khairjhiti - Fingeshwar, Gariyaband

Khairjhiti is a village situated in the Fingeshwar tehsil of Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 65 km from Rajim and around 65 km from Raipur. Khairjhiti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairjhiti is 444803. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.09 hectares and falls under the 493992 pincode. Rajim is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Khairjhiti

As per Census 2011, Khairjhiti village has a total population of 928 people, consisting of 448 males and 480 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 505 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population928448480
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1204872
Scheduled Castes (SC)341519
Scheduled Tribes (ST)505240265
Literate Population568332236
Illiterate Population360116244

Nearby Villages of Khairjhiti

Khairjhiti 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TarjungaEast1.69 km
SargodWest1.70 km
BoridSouth2.10 km
RajkattiNorth-East3.01 km
GundardehiEast3.23 km
PatharriWest3.44 km
JamgaonNorth-West3.58 km
SarkadaSouth-East4.14 km
SonasiliNorth-West4.65 km
MurkiNorth-East4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairjhiti

Khairjhiti 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 Mahasamund, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajim to Khairjhiti is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Khairjhiti is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairjhiti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khairjhiti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khairjhiti

Where is Khairjhiti located?

Khairjhiti village is located in Fingeshwar Tehsil, Gariyaband district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairjhiti?

Khairjhiti is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khairjhiti?

The pincode of Khairjhiti is 493992.

What is the population of Khairjhiti?

Khairjhiti has a total population of 928, including 448 males and 480 females.

How many households are there in Khairjhiti?

There are 250 households in Khairjhiti.

What is the literacy rate in Khairjhiti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairjhiti is 61.21%. Male literacy is 74.11% and female literacy is 49.17%.