Kairi - Pipili, Puri

Kairi is a village situated in the Pipili tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pipili and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Pamasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kairi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kairi is 408681. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 752104 pincode. Pipili is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kairi

According to the 2011 Census, Kairi village had a total population of 864 people, including 432 males and 432 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 95.70% and female literacy at 72.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Kairi

Kairi 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 Kairi

Kairi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingaraj Temple Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipili to Kairi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kairi is about 30 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 Kairi

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

Health Facilities in Kairi

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

FAQs about Kairi