Kheriya - Pichhor, Gwalior

Kheriya is a village situated in the Pichhor tehsil of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from Dabra and around 47 km from Gwalior. Veeramdhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheriya is 454042. The village covers a total geographical area of 290.01 hectares and falls under the 475115 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kheriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kheriya village had a total population of 443 people, including 239 males and 204 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 65.07% and female literacy at 57.92%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheriya

Kheriya 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 Kheriya

Kheriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anant Paith, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Kheriya is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gwalior to Kheriya is about 47 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 Kheriya

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

Health Facilities in Kheriya

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

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