Khirwa - Lachhmangarh, Sikar

Khirwa is a village situated in the Lachhmangarh tehsil of Sikar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lachhmangarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sikar. Kheerwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirwa is 081467. The village covers a total geographical area of 554 hectares and falls under the 332316 pincode. Lachhmangarh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khirwa

As per Census 2011, Khirwa village has a total population of 3,763 people, consisting of 1,944 males and 1,819 females. The village has 561 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 562 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,260 literate and 1,503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 153 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7631,9441,819
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562319243
Scheduled Castes (SC)1537380
Literate Population2,2601,472788
Illiterate Population1,5034721,031

Nearby Villages of Khirwa

Khirwa 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)
FadanpuraNorth-East2.21 km
DholasWest2.28 km
DudwaEast2.55 km
PeepliNorth2.80 km
Shyorana Ka BasSouth2.86 km
BauSouth3.49 km
SingodariWest3.52 km
Bagriyon Ka BasSouth-East3.77 km
SingodaraNorth-West4.12 km
Kheechdon Ki DhaniNorth-East4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khirwa

Khirwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lachhmangarh Sikar, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lachhmangarh to Khirwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sikar to Khirwa is about 40 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 Khirwa

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

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

Health Facilities in Khirwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khirwa

Where is Khirwa located?

Khirwa village is located in Lachhmangarh Tehsil, Sikar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khirwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Khirwa is Kheerwa.

What is the pincode of Khirwa?

The pincode of Khirwa is 332316.

What is the population of Khirwa?

Khirwa has a total population of 3,763, including 1,944 males and 1,819 females.

How many households are there in Khirwa?

There are 561 households in Khirwa.

What is the literacy rate in Khirwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khirwa is 60.06%. Male literacy is 75.72% and female literacy is 43.32%.