Khera

Khera is a village located in Baba Bakala tehsil of Amritsar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Baba Bakala (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Amritsar . As per 2009 stats, Khera Bala Chak Mashmu is the gram panchayat of Khera village.

Here you can discover what makes Khera unique in its vibrant Baba Bakala-Amritsar region. You’ll see Khera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khera is 037767. The village spans a total geographical area of 140 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 143119. Jandiala is nearest town to Khera village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Khera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Majitha Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khera

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera has a total population of about 900, with approximately 455 males and 445 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 95 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.67%, with male literacy at about 73.85% and female literacy near 63.37%. There are around 185 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khera. As per the 2011 stats, Khera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khera

Knowing the nearby villages of Khera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khera.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khera