Kirhira - Chakia, Chandauli

Kirhira is a village situated in the Chakia tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakia and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Kirhira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirhira is 208111. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.13 hectares and falls under the 232103 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kirhira

According to the 2011 Census, Kirhira village had a total population of 1,330 people, including 688 males and 642 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 87.70% and female literacy at 66.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 427.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,330688642
Child Population (0–6 yrs)232119113
Scheduled Castes (SC)427226201
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population850499351
Illiterate Population480189291

Nearby Villages of Kirhira

Kirhira 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)
Lewa Mu. KirharaNorth-West0.76 km
JahangirpurWest0.92 km
UdaipuraEast1.03 km
KuwanSouth1.07 km
SurchakiaNorth1.22 km
KutulpurNorth1.28 km
SiaghraulNorth-East1.36 km
HawaspurEast1.44 km
TulapurNorth-West1.51 km
BhabhuwarSouth-West1.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirhira

Kirhira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chandauli Mjhwr, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Kirhira is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Kirhira is about 20 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 Kirhira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kirhira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kirhira

Where is Kirhira located?

Kirhira village is located in Chakia Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kirhira?

Kirhira is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kirhira?

The pincode of Kirhira is 232103.

What is the population of Kirhira?

Kirhira had a total population of 1,330, including 688 males and 642 females.

How many households are there in Kirhira?

Kirhira had 159 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kirhira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirhira was 77.41%. Male literacy was 87.70% and female literacy was 66.35%.