Khiriya Khawas - Garhakota, Sagar

Khiriya Khawas is a village situated in the Garhakota tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhakota and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Sagar. Khiriya Khawas (p) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiriya Khawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiriya Khawas is 461021. The village covers a total geographical area of 502.82 hectares and falls under the 470232 pincode. Garhakota is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khiriya Khawas

As per Census 2011, Khiriya Khawas village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 253 males and 260 females. The village has 157 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population513253260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)814437
Scheduled Castes (SC)19118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population331182149
Illiterate Population18271111

Nearby Villages of Khiriya Khawas

Khiriya Khawas 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)
SatouwaNorth-East2.84 km
CharkhariNorth-West2.86 km
Jhagar BalakotSouth-East3.03 km
PacharaSouth-West3.09 km
BardhariEast4.42 km
RaguwanWest4.43 km
Pipariya GupalSouth-West4.45 km
RonSouth4.58 km
GhonoWest4.68 km
ShahpurNorth-East5.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khiriya Khawas

Khiriya Khawas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aslana, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Garhakota to Khiriya Khawas is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sagar to Khiriya Khawas is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiriya Khawas

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

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

Health Facilities in Khiriya Khawas

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 Khawas 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 Khiriya Khawas

Where is Khiriya Khawas located?

Khiriya Khawas village is located in Garhakota Tehsil, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiriya Khawas?

The Gram Panchayat of Khiriya Khawas is Khiriya Khawas (p).

What is the pincode of Khiriya Khawas?

The pincode of Khiriya Khawas is 470232.

What is the population of Khiriya Khawas?

Khiriya Khawas has a total population of 513, including 253 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Khiriya Khawas?

There are 157 households in Khiriya Khawas.

What is the literacy rate in Khiriya Khawas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiriya Khawas is 64.52%. Male literacy is 71.94% and female literacy is 57.31%.