Khirda - Harrai, Chhindwara

Khirda is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Khirda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirda is 494086. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.37 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Amarwara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khirda

As per Census 2011, Khirda village has a total population of 882 people, consisting of 451 males and 431 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 523 literate and 359 illiterate residents. Additionally, 446 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 412 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirda

Khirda 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 Khirda

Khirda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parasia, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amarwara to Khirda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khirda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirda

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

Health Facilities in Khirda

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

FAQs about Khirda