Hirri - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Hirri is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Hirri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hirri is 497917. The village covers a total geographical area of 933.15 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Hirri

According to the 2011 Census, Hirri village had a total population of 4,058 people, including 2,015 males and 2,043 females, living in 899 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 70.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Hirri

Hirri 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 Hirri

Hirri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Hirri is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hirri

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

Health Facilities in Hirri

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

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