Khirdi - Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Khirdi is a village situated in the Khuldabad tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from Khuldabad and around 23 km from Aurangabad. Khirdi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirdi is 548964. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020.2 hectares and falls under the 431101 pincode. Khuldabad is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Khirdi

According to the 2011 Census, Khirdi village had a total population of 2,094 people, including 1,089 males and 1,005 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.26%, with male literacy at 84.32% and female literacy at 59.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0941,0891,005
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281158123
Scheduled Castes (SC)279142137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452619
Literate Population1,310785525
Illiterate Population784304480

Nearby Villages of Khirdi

Khirdi 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)
MawsalaSouth2.11 km
SonkhedaNorth2.13 km
SalukhedaNorth-West2.36 km
ShankarpurwadiEast3.40 km
KagjipuraSouth-West3.45 km
SaraiNorth-West3.49 km
RasulpuraSouth-East3.49 km
BhatajiNorth3.85 km
NandrabadWest4.03 km
KesapuriSouth-West4.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khirdi

Khirdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Daulatabad, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khuldabad to Khirdi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Khirdi is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirdi

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

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

Health Facilities in Khirdi

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

Where is Khirdi located?

Khirdi village is located in Khuldabad Tehsil, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Khirdi?

Khirdi is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khirdi?

The pincode of Khirdi is 431101.

What is the population of Khirdi?

Khirdi had a total population of 2,094, including 1,089 males and 1,005 females.

How many households are there in Khirdi?

Khirdi had 393 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khirdi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirdi was 72.26%. Male literacy was 84.32% and female literacy was 59.52%.