Khara - Semaria, Rewa

Khara is a village situated in the Semaria tehsil of Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Semaria and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rewa. Khara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 466033. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.83 hectares and falls under the 486446 pincode. Semaria is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Semariya Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rewa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khara

According to the 2011 Census, Khara village had a total population of 2,076 people, including 1,080 males and 996 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 86.62% and female literacy at 67.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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 Population2,0761,080996
Child Population (0–6 yrs)274153121
Scheduled Castes (SC)298163135
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532726
Literate Population1,397803594
Illiterate Population679277402

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)
JarmaiNorth-West1.20 km
KumharaEast1.50 km
JhalwarSouth1.78 km
KarmaiNorth2.51 km
LatiyarNorth2.57 km
BadagaonSouth-West2.81 km
HarduaNorth-West2.83 km
AtraiyaNorth-East3.13 km
BelaSouth3.33 km
Badi HarraiNorth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khara

Khara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turki Road, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 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 Semaria to Khara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rewa to Khara is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khara

Where is Khara located?

Khara village is located in Semaria 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 486446.

What is the population of Khara?

Khara had a total population of 2,076, including 1,080 males and 996 females.

How many households are there in Khara?

Khara had 496 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khara was 77.52%. Male literacy was 86.62% and female literacy was 67.89%.