Khiri - Koraon, Prayagraj

Khiri is a village situated in the Koraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Koraon and around 7 km from Allahabad. Khiri Ram Garh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khiri is 163797. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.93 hectares and falls under the 212106 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Khiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khiri

As per Census 2011, Khiri village has a total population of 872 people, consisting of 468 males and 404 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 863 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 568 literate and 304 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khiri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population872468404
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115655
Scheduled Castes (SC)1156154
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population568363205
Illiterate Population304105199

Nearby Villages of Khiri

Khiri 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)
PaliyaNorth-East0.90 km
Rampur Urf RamgarhSouth-West1.37 km
Kapasi KhurdNorth-West1.58 km
Chak KharihaniNorth-West1.62 km
RajapurSouth1.62 km
GajadharpurNorth-East2.24 km
AyodhayaEast2.49 km
UruvaNorth-West2.72 km
BaranNorth-West2.74 km
JadipurWest2.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khiri

Khiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manda Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Khiri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Khiri is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khiri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khiri

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

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

FAQs about Khiri

Where is Khiri located?

Khiri village is located in Koraon Tehsil, Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Khiri is Khiri Ram Garh.

What is the pincode of Khiri?

The pincode of Khiri is 212106.

What is the population of Khiri?

Khiri has a total population of 872, including 468 males and 404 females.

How many households are there in Khiri?

There are 117 households in Khiri.

What is the literacy rate in Khiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khiri is 65.14%. Male literacy is 77.56% and female literacy is 50.74%.