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

According to the 2011 Census, Khirda village had a total population of 882 people, including 451 males and 431 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.10%, with male literacy at 78.91% and female literacy at 57.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

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