Khera - Sisai, Gumla

Khera is a village situated in the Sisai subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sisai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Ghaghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 375657. The village covers a total geographical area of 742 hectares and falls under the 835824 pincode.

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

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 1,191 people, including 607 males and 584 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.43%, with male literacy at 69.80% and female literacy at 34.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,149.

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

Nearby Villages of Khera

Khera 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 Khera

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Irgaon, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Khera is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khera

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

Health Facilities in Khera

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

FAQs about Khera