Jhiriya Khurd - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Jhiriya Khurd is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Jhiriya Khurd village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhiriya Khurd is 439853. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.16 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jhiriya Khurd

According to the 2011 Census, Jhiriya Khurd village had a total population of 962 people, including 467 males and 495 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.21%, with male literacy at 68.39% and female literacy at 43.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 821, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhiriya Khurd

Jhiriya Khurd 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 Jhiriya Khurd

Jhiriya Khurd is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salkaroad, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandariya to Jhiriya Khurd is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Jhiriya Khurd is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhiriya Khurd

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

Health Facilities in Jhiriya Khurd

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

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