Khirdi - Samba

Khirdi is a village situated in the Samba tehsil of Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from Samba, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Moutalian Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirdi is 006344. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.2 hectares and falls under the 184121 pincode.

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

Population of Khirdi

As per Census 2011, Khirdi village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 146 males and 141 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population287146141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382018
Scheduled Castes (SC)1839390
Scheduled Tribes (ST)572829
Literate Population1488563
Illiterate Population1396178

Nearby Villages of Khirdi

Khirdi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Khirdi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khirdi.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Samba to Khirdi is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirdi

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

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

Health Facilities in Khirdi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khirdi

Where is Khirdi located?

Khirdi village is located in Samba Tehsil, Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khirdi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khirdi is Moutalian Kalan.

What is the pincode of Khirdi?

The pincode of Khirdi is 184121.

What is the population of Khirdi?

Khirdi has a total population of 287, including 146 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Khirdi?

There are 51 households in Khirdi.

What is the literacy rate in Khirdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirdi is 51.57%. Male literacy is 58.22% and female literacy is 44.68%.