Kiritmal - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kiritmal is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Kiritmal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiritmal is 435274. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.53 hectares and falls under the 496661 pincode. Raigarh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kiritmal

According to the 2011 Census, Kiritmal village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 509 males and 529 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiritmal

Kiritmal 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 Kiritmal

Kiritmal 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 Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigarh to Kiritmal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiritmal

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

Health Facilities in Kiritmal

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

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