Khiriya - Aliganj, Etah

Khiriya is a village situated in the Aliganj tehsil of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aliganj and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Etah. Khiriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiriya is 214430. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.75 hectares and falls under the 207248 pincode. Jaithri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Khiriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khiriya

According to the 2011 Census, Khiriya village had a total population of 2,189 people, including 1,160 males and 1,029 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.84%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 75.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Khiriya

Khiriya 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 Khiriya

Khiriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Narthar, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaithri to Khiriya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Etah to Khiriya is about 32 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 Khiriya

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

Health Facilities in Khiriya

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

FAQs about Khiriya