Kheri - Jammu North, Jammu

Kheri is a village situated in the Jammu North tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from Jammu and around 15 km from Jammu. Keran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheri is 005772. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.8 hectares and falls under the 181123 pincode. Jammu is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Kheri village had a total population of 775 people, including 395 males and 380 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.06%, with male literacy at 44.67% and female literacy at 33.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheri

Kheri 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 Kheri

Public transport in the Kheri is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bajalta, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jammu to Kheri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Kheri is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Kheri

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

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