Khirahni - Panagar, Jabalpur

Khirahni is a village situated in the Panagar tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panagar and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Khirahni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirahni is 490053. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.68 hectares and falls under the 483220 pincode. Panagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Khirahni

As per Census 2011, Khirahni village has a total population of 1,268 people, consisting of 663 males and 605 females. The village has 316 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 744 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 189 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,268663605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1779582
Scheduled Castes (SC)1899594
Scheduled Tribes (ST)247127120
Literate Population744441303
Illiterate Population524222302

Nearby Villages of Khirahni

Khirahni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HinotaNorth0.97 km
BhaisaSouth-West1.25 km
GoraSouth-East1.47 km
KhudawalNorth-East1.58 km
LakhnaNorth-West2.10 km
PurenaWest2.23 km
MankuaraSouth-West2.39 km
DojiyaNorth2.56 km
SingodSouth2.71 km
KaladumarWest2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khirahni

Khirahni 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 Deori, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panagar to Khirahni is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Khirahni is about 26 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 Khirahni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khirahni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khirahni

Where is Khirahni located?

Khirahni village is located in Panagar Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khirahni?

Khirahni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khirahni?

The pincode of Khirahni is 483220.

What is the population of Khirahni?

Khirahni has a total population of 1,268, including 663 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Khirahni?

There are 316 households in Khirahni.

What is the literacy rate in Khirahni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirahni is 58.68%. Male literacy is 66.52% and female literacy is 50.08%.