Khirka - Meerganj, Bareilly

Khirka is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Khirka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirka is 129631. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.12 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Fatehganj is the nearest town.

Khirka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khirka

According to the 2011 Census, Khirka village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 684 males and 572 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 836 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.40%, with male literacy at 69.59% and female literacy at 51.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirka

Khirka 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 Khirka

Khirka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhitaura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bareilly to Khirka is about 22 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 Khirka

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

Health Facilities in Khirka

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

FAQs about Khirka