Khairidih - Birni, Giridih

Khairidih is a village situated in the Birni subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Birni and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Kharidih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khairidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairidih is 352341. The village covers a total geographical area of 986 hectares and falls under the 825324 pincode.

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

Population of Khairidih

As per Census 2011, Khairidih village has a total population of 4,600 people, consisting of 2,349 males and 2,251 females. The village has 693 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 910 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,264 literate and 2,336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6002,3492,251
Child Population (0–6 yrs)910479431
Scheduled Castes (SC)879451428
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,2641,476788
Illiterate Population2,3368731,463

Nearby Villages of Khairidih

Khairidih 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)
TeliadihNorth1.86 km
OrgoSouth-West2.16 km
ChongakharEast2.18 km
Hema AhriWest2.65 km
MargoraSouth2.69 km
RohniaberaNorth2.77 km
BaliariSouth-West2.92 km
Dhobia SinghaNorth2.97 km
ParatanrWest3.02 km
SuiadihSouth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairidih

Khairidih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Khairidih is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khairidih

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khairidih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khairidih 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 Khairidih

Where is Khairidih located?

Khairidih village is located in Birni Subdivision, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairidih?

The Gram Panchayat of Khairidih is Kharidih.

What is the pincode of Khairidih?

The pincode of Khairidih is 825324.

What is the population of Khairidih?

Khairidih has a total population of 4,600, including 2,349 males and 2,251 females.

How many households are there in Khairidih?

There are 693 households in Khairidih.

What is the literacy rate in Khairidih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairidih is 49.22%. Male literacy is 62.84% and female literacy is 35.01%.