Khirkhiri - Chaurai, Chhindwara

Khirkhiri is a village situated in the Chaurai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaurai and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khirkhiri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirkhiri is 494272. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.21 hectares and falls under the 480115 pincode. Chaurai Khas is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Khirkhiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khirkhiri

According to the 2011 Census, Khirkhiri village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 562 males and 475 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.78%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 65.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirkhiri

Khirkhiri 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 Khirkhiri

Khirkhiri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karaboh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaurai Khas to Khirkhiri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khirkhiri is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirkhiri

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

Health Facilities in Khirkhiri

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

FAQs about Khirkhiri