Khijuri - Tisri, Giridih

Khijuri is a village situated in the Tisri subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tisri and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Khijuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khijuri is 350488. The village covers a total geographical area of 353 hectares and falls under the 815317 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

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

Population of Khijuri

According to the 2011 Census, Khijuri village had a total population of 1,774 people, including 904 males and 870 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.00%, with male literacy at 76.03% and female literacy at 51.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Khijuri

Khijuri 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 Khijuri

Khijuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhajha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Khijuri 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 Khijuri

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

Health Facilities in Khijuri

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

FAQs about Khijuri