Khandra - Sarwar, Ajmer

Khandra is a village situated in the Sarwar tehsil of Ajmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarwar and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Ajmer. Jadana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandra is 092322. The village covers a total geographical area of 634 hectares and falls under the 305403 pincode. Sarwar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khandra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khandra

According to the 2011 Census, Khandra village had a total population of 869 people, including 441 males and 428 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.23%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 22.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39.

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 Population869441428
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457570
Scheduled Castes (SC)392316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population31323281
Illiterate Population556209347

Nearby Villages of Khandra

Khandra 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)
JadanaEast2.45 km
SatolaoNorth-West2.91 km
Dhandhon Ka KheraWest3.11 km
RaghunathpuraSouth3.61 km
Dhigariya GoojranNorth4.06 km
BargaonSouth-West4.41 km
Keriya KhurdWest4.85 km
SanganerNorth-West4.88 km
BalapuraSouth-West5.44 km
ChakwiSouth-East5.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khandra

Khandra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mokhampura, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 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 Sarwar to Khandra is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ajmer to Khandra is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khandra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khandra

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

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

FAQs about Khandra

Where is Khandra located?

Khandra village is located in Sarwar Tehsil, Ajmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khandra?

The Gram Panchayat of Khandra is Jadana.

What is the pincode of Khandra?

The pincode of Khandra is 305403.

What is the population of Khandra?

Khandra had a total population of 869, including 441 males and 428 females.

How many households are there in Khandra?

Khandra had 129 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khandra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khandra was 43.23%. Male literacy was 63.39% and female literacy was 22.63%.