Kheer Khaiya - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Kheer Khaiya is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Jorawarpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheer Khaiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheer Khaiya is 098311. The village covers a total geographical area of 609.08 hectares and falls under the 314406 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kheer Khaiya

As per Census 2011, Kheer Khaiya village has a total population of 1,818 people, consisting of 921 males and 897 females. The village has 318 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 1,133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,713 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kheer Khaiya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,818921897
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406227179
Scheduled Castes (SC)954550
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,713869844
Literate Population685434251
Illiterate Population1,133487646

Nearby Villages of Kheer Khaiya

Kheer Khaiya 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)
NegalaSouth1.28 km
Mala KholraNorth-East2.28 km
Jorawar PuraNorth-West2.33 km
KanbaSouth-West2.65 km
Kaberi ChhotiEast2.73 km
ChariyalaSouth-East2.86 km
KhumanpuraSouth-East2.98 km
AmarpuraSouth-West3.34 km
JhanjhariNorth-West3.62 km
KhokharwaSouth3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kheer Khaiya

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kheer Khaiya. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Kheer Khaiya is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Kheer Khaiya is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheer Khaiya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kheer Khaiya

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

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

FAQs about Kheer Khaiya

Where is Kheer Khaiya located?

Kheer Khaiya village is located in Simalwara Tehsil, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kheer Khaiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kheer Khaiya is Jorawarpura.

What is the pincode of Kheer Khaiya?

The pincode of Kheer Khaiya is 314406.

What is the population of Kheer Khaiya?

Kheer Khaiya has a total population of 1,818, including 921 males and 897 females.

How many households are there in Kheer Khaiya?

There are 318 households in Kheer Khaiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kheer Khaiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kheer Khaiya is 37.68%. Male literacy is 47.12% and female literacy is 27.98%.