Kherai - Karera, Shivpuri

Kherai is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Khairai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherai is 455676. The village covers a total geographical area of 944 hectares and falls under the 473660 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kherai

According to the 2011 Census, Kherai village had a total population of 1,773 people, including 910 males and 863 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.40%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 48.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 575.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherai

Kherai 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 Kherai

Public transport in the Kherai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajraha, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Kherai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kherai is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherai

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

Health Facilities in Kherai

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

FAQs about Kherai