Khirkighat - Harrai, Chhindwara

Khirkighat is a village situated in the Harrai tehsil of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harrai and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Chhindwara. Chilak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirkighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirkighat is 494024. The village covers a total geographical area of 950.57 hectares and falls under the 480224 pincode. Harrai is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Khirkighat

According to the 2011 Census, Khirkighat village had a total population of 520 people, including 255 males and 265 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.31%, with male literacy at 51.69% and female literacy at 43.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 504.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirkighat

Khirkighat 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 Khirkighat

Khirkighat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salichauka Road, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harrai to Khirkighat is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhindwara to Khirkighat is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirkighat

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

Health Facilities in Khirkighat

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

FAQs about Khirkighat