Kirwil - Dudhi, Sonbhadra

Kirwil is a village situated in the Dudhi tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dudhi and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kirwil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirwil is 214172. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.25 hectares and falls under the 231208 pincode. Dudhi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kirwil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Duddhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kirwil

According to the 2011 Census, Kirwil village had a total population of 5,176 people, including 2,714 males and 2,462 females, living in 923 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.27%, with male literacy at 69.05% and female literacy at 44.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,573.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirwil

Kirwil 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 Kirwil

Kirwil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Renukut, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dudhi to Kirwil is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kirwil is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirwil

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

Health Facilities in Kirwil

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

FAQs about Kirwil