Khaira - Chanderi, Ashoknagar

Khaira is a village situated in the Chanderi tehsil of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chanderi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Ashoknagar. Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira is 500185. The village covers a total geographical area of 270.33 hectares and falls under the 473446 pincode. Chanderi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khaira

According to the 2011 Census, Khaira village had a total population of 1,532 people, including 808 males and 724 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.74%, with male literacy at 77.03% and female literacy at 50.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaira

Khaira 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 Khaira

Khaira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rewa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chanderi to Khaira is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ashoknagar to Khaira is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira

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

Health Facilities in Khaira

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

FAQs about Khaira