Khera - Mohangarh, Tikamgarh

Khera is a village situated in the Mohangarh tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohangarh and around 17 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Khaira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 456861. The village covers a total geographical area of 935.66 hectares and falls under the 472001 pincode. Tikamgarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,487 males and 1,373 females, living in 577 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.23%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 44.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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 Population2,8601,4871,373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)532275257
Scheduled Castes (SC)447227220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,309808501
Illiterate Population1,551679872

Nearby Villages of Khera

Khera 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)
BatwahaSouth-East2.10 km
MajguwanNorth2.38 km
MadkheraSouth-West2.47 km
VijaypurWest2.52 km
HasgoraSouth2.53 km
PuchhiNorth-West3.05 km
NandanpurNorth-West3.12 km
SemarkheraSouth-West3.14 km
PadwarNorth3.38 km
BarmatalNorth-East3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khera

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikamgarh, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tikamgarh to Khera is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khera

Where is Khera located?

Khera village is located in Mohangarh Tehsil, Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khera?

The Gram Panchayat of Khera is Khaira.

What is the pincode of Khera?

The pincode of Khera is 472001.

What is the population of Khera?

Khera had a total population of 2,860, including 1,487 males and 1,373 females.

How many households are there in Khera?

Khera had 577 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khera was 56.23%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 44.89%.