Khirai - Illambazar, Birbhum

Khirai is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 36.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mongoldihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khirai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khirai is 318063. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.72 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Khirai

As per Census 2011, Khirai village has a total population of 2,082 people, consisting of 1,079 males and 1,003 females. The village has 488 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,316 literate and 766 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khirai

Khirai 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 Khirai

Khirai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Khirai is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Khirai is about 36.7 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 Khirai

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

Health Facilities in Khirai

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

FAQs about Khirai