Khirka Kheda - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Khirka Kheda is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Bhamki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirka Kheda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirka Kheda is 489726. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.78 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khirka Kheda

As per Census 2011, Khirka Kheda village has a total population of 725 people, consisting of 386 males and 339 females. The village has 161 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 419 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 564 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khirka Kheda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khirka Kheda

Khirka Kheda 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 Khirka Kheda

Khirka Kheda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhitoni, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Khirka Kheda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Khirka Kheda is about 28 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 Khirka Kheda

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

Health Facilities in Khirka Kheda

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

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