Kheri - Silwani, Raisen

Kheri is a village situated in the Silwani tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Silwani and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheri is 484810. The village covers a total geographical area of 424 hectares and falls under the 464886 pincode. Silwani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Kheri village had a total population of 1,549 people, including 799 males and 750 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.32%, with male literacy at 74.63% and female literacy at 61.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Silwani to Kheri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Kheri is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. 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:

FAQs about Kheri