Khirwa - Dudhamania, Singrauli

Khirwa is a village situated in the Dudhamania tehsil of Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from Chitrangi and around 35 km from Singrauli. Khirwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirwa is 503639. The village covers a total geographical area of 1352.19 hectares and falls under the 486882 pincode. Singrauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khirwa

As per Census 2011, Khirwa village has a total population of 3,990 people, consisting of 2,083 males and 1,907 females. The village has 794 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 863 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,555 literate and 2,435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,337 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khirwa are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9902,0831,907
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863474389
Scheduled Castes (SC)283135148
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,337706631
Literate Population1,555993562
Illiterate Population2,4351,0901,345

Nearby Villages of Khirwa

Khirwa 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)
KanhudEast1.95 km
ChatariNorth-East3.50 km
TikuritolaNorth-West3.73 km
ChurkiEast5.41 km
GorbiWest6.06 km
ChakariyaNorth-East7.20 km
GaurhawaNorth-East7.96 km
KarailaWest7.98 km
BairihawaNorth8.01 km
NakatiSouth-East8.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khirwa

Public transport in the Khirwa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karaila Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singrauli to Khirwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Singrauli to Khirwa is about 35 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 Khirwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khirwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khirwa 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 Khirwa

Where is Khirwa located?

Khirwa village is located in Dudhamania Tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khirwa?

Khirwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khirwa?

The pincode of Khirwa is 486882.

What is the population of Khirwa?

Khirwa has a total population of 3,990, including 2,083 males and 1,907 females.

How many households are there in Khirwa?

There are 794 households in Khirwa.

What is the literacy rate in Khirwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirwa is 38.97%. Male literacy is 47.67% and female literacy is 29.47%.