Khakra - Chhabra, Baran

Khakra is a village situated in the Chhabra tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhabra and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Barai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khakra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khakra is 103473. The village covers a total geographical area of 194 hectares and falls under the 325220 pincode. Chhabra is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Khakra

According to the 2011 Census, Khakra village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 608 males and 537 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.08%, with male literacy at 91.44% and female literacy at 60.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) 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 Population1,145608537
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1598277
Scheduled Castes (SC)1628379
Scheduled Tribes (ST)392217
Literate Population760481279
Illiterate Population385127258

Nearby Villages of Khakra

Khakra 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)
ParolyaSouth-East1.31 km
Koloo KheriEast1.64 km
BaraiNorth-West1.76 km
Kadaiya NoharSouth-West2.38 km
Neem ThoorEast2.75 km
Chawal KheriNorth2.79 km
Batawada UnchaSouth2.91 km
ChhabraNorth-East2.92 km
BindardaNorth-West3.69 km
BarodiyaEast3.82 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khakra

Khakra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhabra to Khakra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Khakra is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khakra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Khakra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khakra 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Khakra

Where is Khakra located?

Khakra village is located in Chhabra Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khakra?

The Gram Panchayat of Khakra is Barai.

What is the pincode of Khakra?

The pincode of Khakra is 325220.

What is the population of Khakra?

Khakra had a total population of 1,145, including 608 males and 537 females.

How many households are there in Khakra?

Khakra had 215 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khakra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khakra was 77.08%. Male literacy was 91.44% and female literacy was 60.65%.