Khairjhuri - Pithora, Mahasamund

Khairjhuri is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 44 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Tarekela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairjhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairjhuri is 446423. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.18 hectares and falls under the 493555 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khairjhuri

As per Census 2011, Khairjhuri village has a total population of 561 people, consisting of 287 males and 274 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 341 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 422 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population561287274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)734429
Scheduled Castes (SC)412021
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422218204
Literate Population341196145
Illiterate Population22091129

Nearby Villages of Khairjhuri

Khairjhuri 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)
BagmadaSouth-West1.12 km
Durugpali Tukda BadaSouth-West1.50 km
NaugadiEast1.65 km
TarekelaNorth-West1.98 km
MilarabadNorth-East2.20 km
DhumabhathaSouth-East2.28 km
DurugpaliSouth2.99 km
BijrabhataNorth-East3.18 km
Tarekela Urf BawalighutkuriNorth3.27 km
DhamanghutkuriNorth-East3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairjhuri

Khairjhuri 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 Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Khairjhuri is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Khairjhuri is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairjhuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khairjhuri

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

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

FAQs about Khairjhuri

Where is Khairjhuri located?

Khairjhuri village is located in Pithora Tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairjhuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Khairjhuri is Tarekela.

What is the pincode of Khairjhuri?

The pincode of Khairjhuri is 493555.

What is the population of Khairjhuri?

Khairjhuri has a total population of 561, including 287 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Khairjhuri?

There are 137 households in Khairjhuri.

What is the literacy rate in Khairjhuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairjhuri is 60.78%. Male literacy is 68.29% and female literacy is 52.92%.