Khiriya Sukalrai - Begamganj, Raisen

Khiriya Sukalrai is a village situated in the Begamganj tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Begamganj and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Fatehpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiriya Sukalrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiriya Sukalrai is 484087. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.67 hectares and falls under the 464881 pincode. Begamganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Khiriya Sukalrai

As per Census 2011, Khiriya Sukalrai village has a total population of 442 people, consisting of 234 males and 208 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 270 literate and 172 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khiriya Sukalrai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population442234208
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914249
Scheduled Castes (SC)673730
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311912
Literate Population27017694
Illiterate Population17258114

Nearby Villages of Khiriya Sukalrai

Khiriya Sukalrai 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)
BariSouth1.30 km
KatangiSouth-East1.70 km
PachipuraNorth-West1.96 km
Barri KalanSouth-West2.10 km
Barri KhurdWest2.51 km
MadiyabibiEast2.52 km
FatehpurNorth-East2.60 km
SothiyaNorth-West2.90 km
UmarkhohSouth3.00 km
ManpurNorth-West3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khiriya Sukalrai

Khiriya Sukalrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulabhganj, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Begamganj to Khiriya Sukalrai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Khiriya Sukalrai is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiriya Sukalrai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khiriya Sukalrai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khiriya Sukalrai

Where is Khiriya Sukalrai located?

Khiriya Sukalrai village is located in Begamganj Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiriya Sukalrai?

The Gram Panchayat of Khiriya Sukalrai is Fatehpur.

What is the pincode of Khiriya Sukalrai?

The pincode of Khiriya Sukalrai is 464881.

What is the population of Khiriya Sukalrai?

Khiriya Sukalrai has a total population of 442, including 234 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Khiriya Sukalrai?

There are 99 households in Khiriya Sukalrai.

What is the literacy rate in Khiriya Sukalrai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiriya Sukalrai is 61.09%. Male literacy is 75.21% and female literacy is 45.19%.