Khirurhi - Ranikhet, Almora

Khirurhi is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Musoli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirurhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirurhi is 052500. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.35 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Khirurhi

As per Census 2011, Khirurhi village has a total population of 6 people, consisting of 3 males and 3 females. The village has 2 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The village has 3 literate and 3 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirurhi

Khirurhi 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 Khirurhi

Khirurhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Khirurhi is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Khirurhi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khirurhi

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

Health Facilities in Khirurhi

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

FAQs about Khirurhi