Khichri - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Khichri is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 3 km from Baramkela and around 55 km from Raigarh. Khichari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khichri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khichri is 435687. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.22 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Khichri

As per Census 2011, Khichri village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 283 males and 281 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khichri

Khichri 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 Khichri

Khichri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Khichri is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Khichri is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khichri

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

Health Facilities in Khichri

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

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