Khamera - Silwani, Raisen

Khamera is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Khamera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamera is 484855. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.52 hectares and falls under the 464986 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khamera

According to the 2011 Census, Khamera village had a total population of 688 people, including 338 males and 350 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.39%, with male literacy at 64.24% and female literacy at 50.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population688338350
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065056
Scheduled Castes (SC)401921
Scheduled Tribes (ST)579282297
Literate Population334185149
Illiterate Population354153201

Nearby Villages of Khamera

Khamera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JaruaEast2.34 km
AlazpurWest2.80 km
HirapurSouth-East3.15 km
SultanpurNorth-West3.53 km
Rampura KhurdWest3.93 km
Sarra KhurdSouth-East3.97 km
PenpatiEast4.25 km
MadanpurSouth4.34 km
DhanaEast4.54 km
BhiloniSouth-East4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khamera

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khamera. The nearest railway station is Gadarwara, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Khamera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Khamera is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khamera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khamera

Where is Khamera located?

Khamera village is located in Silwani Tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khamera?

Khamera is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khamera?

The pincode of Khamera is 464986.

What is the population of Khamera?

Khamera had a total population of 688, including 338 males and 350 females.

How many households are there in Khamera?

Khamera had 114 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khamera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khamera was 57.39%. Male literacy was 64.24% and female literacy was 50.68%.