Khiriya - Gulabganj, Vidisha

Khiriya is a village situated in the Gulabganj tehsil of Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gulabganj and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Vidisha. Mudraganeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiriya is 481779. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.26 hectares and falls under the 464220 pincode. Vidisha is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khiriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vidisha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Khiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Khiriya village had a total population of 202 people, including 103 males and 99 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiriya

Khiriya 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 Khiriya

Khiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sumer, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vidisha to Khiriya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiriya

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

Health Facilities in Khiriya

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Khiriya