Kekakheri - Mangrol, Baran

Kekakheri is a village situated in the Mangrol tehsil of Baran district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrol and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baran. Jaloda Tejaji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kekakheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kekakheri is 102561. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.47 hectares and falls under the 325215 pincode. Mangrol is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kekakheri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kekakheri

As per Census 2011, Kekakheri village has a total population of 456 people, consisting of 235 males and 221 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 308 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 99 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 330 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kekakheri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population456235221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562630
Scheduled Castes (SC)994851
Scheduled Tribes (ST)330173157
Literate Population308181127
Illiterate Population1485494

Nearby Villages of Kekakheri

Kekakheri 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)
BalwankheriNorth-East1.21 km
DhoomarkheriNorth-West1.45 km
ChandraheriSouth-West2.10 km
ChainpuriyaSouth2.21 km
ShrinalNorth-West2.44 km
Mal BamoriNorth-East2.93 km
SeemalyaSouth-East3.04 km
Jaloda TejajiSouth-East3.08 km
TisayaWest4.13 km
ShahpuraSouth-West4.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kekakheri

Kekakheri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijora, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrol to Kekakheri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baran to Kekakheri is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kekakheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kekakheri

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

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

FAQs about Kekakheri

Where is Kekakheri located?

Kekakheri village is located in Mangrol Tehsil, Baran district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kekakheri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kekakheri is Jaloda Tejaji.

What is the pincode of Kekakheri?

The pincode of Kekakheri is 325215.

What is the population of Kekakheri?

Kekakheri has a total population of 456, including 235 males and 221 females.

How many households are there in Kekakheri?

There are 94 households in Kekakheri.

What is the literacy rate in Kekakheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kekakheri is 67.54%. Male literacy is 77.02% and female literacy is 57.47%.