Khera - Palera, Tikamgarh

Khera is a village situated in the Palera tehsil of Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palera and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Tikamgarh. Khera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 456970. The village covers a total geographical area of 808.03 hectares and falls under the 472221 pincode. Palera is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Jatara 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 1,639 people, including 874 males and 765 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.93%, with male literacy at 52.76% and female literacy at 31.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Khera

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rora, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palera to Khera is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tikamgarh to Khera is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. 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:

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:

FAQs about Khera