Khairi - Achalpur, Amravati

Khairi is a village situated in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Achalpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Khairi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khairi is 532007. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.35 hectares and falls under the 444806 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Khairi

As per Census 2011, Khairi village has a total population of 492 people, consisting of 237 males and 255 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,075 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 361 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 141 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population492237255
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602733
Scheduled Castes (SC)582533
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1416576
Literate Population361189172
Illiterate Population1314883

Nearby Villages of Khairi

Khairi 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)
Sangnvi N KhairiNorth1.57 km
DonodaWest2.03 km
HiwaraEast2.09 km
YelkiSouth-East2.22 km
Wadhona JahagirNorth2.24 km
KhanapurSouth2.27 km
YesurnaSouth-West2.71 km
RawalgaonNorth-West2.99 km
TonglabadSouth-East3.39 km
PoharaEast3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khairi

Khairi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Khairi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Khairi is about 34 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 Khairi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khairi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khairi

Where is Khairi located?

Khairi village is located in Achalpur Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khairi?

Khairi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khairi?

The pincode of Khairi is 444806.

What is the population of Khairi?

Khairi has a total population of 492, including 237 males and 255 females.

How many households are there in Khairi?

There are 127 households in Khairi.

What is the literacy rate in Khairi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khairi is 73.37%. Male literacy is 79.75% and female literacy is 67.45%.