Khirkhira - Sapotra, Karauli

Khirkhira is a village situated in the Sapotra tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sapotra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Baloti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirkhira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirkhira is 076911. The village covers a total geographical area of 832.57 hectares and falls under the 322202 pincode. Gangapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khirkhira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sapotra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khirkhira

According to the 2011 Census, Khirkhira village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,248 males and 1,060 females, living in 384 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.22%, with male literacy at 78.65% and female literacy at 40.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 910.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirkhira

Khirkhira 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 Khirkhira

Khirkhira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lalpur Umri, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur to Khirkhira is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Khirkhira is about 35 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 Khirkhira

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

Health Facilities in Khirkhira

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

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