Kirra - Khurja, Bulandshahr

Kirra is a village situated in the Khurja tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khurja and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Kirra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirra is 121539. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.09 hectares and falls under the 203131 pincode. Khurja is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kirra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kirra

According to the 2011 Census, Kirra village had a total population of 2,943 people, including 1,578 males and 1,365 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 49.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,940.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirra

Kirra 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 Kirra

Kirra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maman, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khurja to Kirra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Kirra is about 16 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 Kirra

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

Health Facilities in Kirra

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

FAQs about Kirra