Khirati - Poundi-Uproda, Korba

Khirati is a village situated in the Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poundi-uproda and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Korba. Khirti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirati is 436094. The village covers a total geographical area of 1534.78 hectares and falls under the 495448 pincode. Katghora is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

Khirati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pali-tanakhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Korba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khirati

According to the 2011 Census, Khirati village had a total population of 753 people, including 396 males and 357 females, living in 189 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.19%, with male literacy at 66.28% and female literacy at 46.58%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 640.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirati

Khirati 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 Khirati

Khirati 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 Gevra Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katghora to Khirati is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Korba to Khirati is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirati

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

Health Facilities in Khirati

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

FAQs about Khirati