Khair Ranji - Keolari, Seoni

Khair Ranji is a village situated in the Keolari tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Keolari and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Khairranji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khair Ranji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khair Ranji is 496619. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.65 hectares and falls under the 480994 pincode. Nainpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Khair Ranji

As per Census 2011, Khair Ranji village has a total population of 1,700 people, consisting of 845 males and 855 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 946 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 238 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khair Ranji are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,700845855
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235113122
Scheduled Castes (SC)1316665
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238116122
Literate Population946539407
Illiterate Population754306448

Nearby Villages of Khair Ranji

Khair Ranji 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)
SunjhiriNorth-West2.91 km
GonjhiSouth-East4.05 km
Bichuwa MalWest4.19 km
PotalpaniSouth-West4.40 km
Aloni Khapa Ryt.West4.60 km
SunheraNorth4.97 km
SangwaEast5.32 km
DehwaniNorth5.41 km
SanwariNorth-West6.01 km
SamnapurNorth-East6.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khair Ranji

Khair Ranji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khairranji, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nainpur to Khair Ranji is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Khair Ranji is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khair Ranji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khair Ranji

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

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

FAQs about Khair Ranji

Where is Khair Ranji located?

Khair Ranji village is located in Keolari Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khair Ranji?

The Gram Panchayat of Khair Ranji is Khairranji.

What is the pincode of Khair Ranji?

The pincode of Khair Ranji is 480994.

What is the population of Khair Ranji?

Khair Ranji has a total population of 1,700, including 845 males and 855 females.

How many households are there in Khair Ranji?

There are 438 households in Khair Ranji.

What is the literacy rate in Khair Ranji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khair Ranji is 55.65%. Male literacy is 63.79% and female literacy is 47.60%.