Khirkit - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Khirkit is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khirkit village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirkit is 456394. The village covers a total geographical area of 827.18 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khirkit

According to the 2011 Census, Khirkit village had a total population of 1,968 people, including 1,039 males and 929 females, living in 433 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.79%, with male literacy at 77.74% and female literacy at 41.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khirkit

Khirkit 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 Khirkit

Khirkit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matatila, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Khirkit is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Khirkit is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirkit

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

Health Facilities in Khirkit

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

FAQs about Khirkit