Khirni - Pushparajgarh, Anuppur
Khirni is a village situated in the Pushparajgarh tehsil of Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pushparajgarh and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Anuppur. Sarfa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirni village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirni is 502033. The village covers a total geographical area of 432.03 hectares and falls under the 484881 pincode. Shahdol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Khirni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anuppur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahdol Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Khirni
According to the 2011 Census, Khirni village had a total population of 227 people, including 115 males and 112 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.51%, with male literacy at 60.64% and female literacy at 27.27%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 227 | 115 | 112 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 218 | 111 | 107 |
| Literate Population | 81 | 57 | 24 |
| Illiterate Population | 146 | 58 | 88 |
Nearby Villages of Khirni
Khirni 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 Khirni
Khirni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahdol to Khirni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anuppur to Khirni is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khirni
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khirni village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Khirni
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khirni village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Khirni
Where is Khirni located?
Khirni village is located in Pushparajgarh Tehsil, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khirni?
The Gram Panchayat of Khirni is Sarfa.
What is the pincode of Khirni?
The pincode of Khirni is 484881.
What is the population of Khirni?
Khirni had a total population of 227, including 115 males and 112 females.
How many households are there in Khirni?
Khirni had 40 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khirni?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirni was 44.51%. Male literacy was 60.64% and female literacy was 27.27%.