Khara - Jawa, Rewa

Khara is a village situated in the Jawa tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jawa and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Khara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 465385. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.44 hectares and falls under the 486223 pincode. Teonthar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khara

As per Census 2011, Khara village has a total population of 1,156 people, consisting of 613 males and 543 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 241 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 58 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 679 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,156613543
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241124117
Scheduled Castes (SC)582731
Scheduled Tribes (ST)679359320
Literate Population604369235
Illiterate Population552244308

Nearby Villages of Khara

Khara 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)
MadahaNorth2.01 km
RimariWest2.28 km
TurgawanNorth-East2.49 km
Salaiya KalanSouth2.95 km
KhajhaNorth-West3.54 km
KhadhuNorth3.61 km
Goiya KhurdNorth-East3.96 km
PatiWest4.42 km
BadachhSouth4.44 km
RangpateraSouth-East4.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khara

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Khara. The nearest railway station is Kataiya Dandi, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Teonthar to Khara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Khara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Khara

Where is Khara located?

Khara village is located in Jawa Tehsil, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khara?

Khara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khara?

The pincode of Khara is 486223.

What is the population of Khara?

Khara has a total population of 1,156, including 613 males and 543 females.

How many households are there in Khara?

There are 273 households in Khara.

What is the literacy rate in Khara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khara is 52.25%. Male literacy is 60.20% and female literacy is 43.28%.