Khirka - Dhampur, Bijnor
Khirka is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Nichalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirka village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirka is 113844. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.28 hectares and falls under the 246746 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Khirka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Khirki | South-East | 0.86 km |
| Muzahadpur | North-West | 1.08 km |
| Champatpur | South-West | 1.24 km |
| Humayunpur Raini | East | 1.24 km |
| Manzholi | West | 1.51 km |
| Jagatpur Dash | North | 1.80 km |
| Talabpur | North-West | 1.91 km |
| Rajupur Khadar | South | 2.01 km |
| Jalalpur Kartar | South-West | 2.22 km |
| Chak Genda Jud | West | 2.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khirka
Public transport in the Khirka is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mewa Nawada, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Khirka is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khirka
Where is Khirka located?
Khirka village is located in Dhampur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khirka?
The Gram Panchayat of Khirka is Nichalpur.
What is the pincode of Khirka?
The pincode of Khirka is 246746.