Berkhera - Mahwa, Dausa

Berkhera is a village situated in the Mahwa tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahwa and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Tudiyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Berkhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Berkhera is 078168. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.6 hectares and falls under the 321613 pincode. Dausa is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Berkhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahuwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dausa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Berkhera

As per Census 2011, Berkhera village has a total population of 2,952 people, consisting of 1,556 males and 1,396 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 553 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,410 literate and 1,542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 778 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 625 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9521,5561,396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553299254
Scheduled Castes (SC)778411367
Scheduled Tribes (ST)625318307
Literate Population1,410975435
Illiterate Population1,542581961

Nearby Villages of Berkhera

Berkhera 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)
TudiyanaWest1.81 km
DoolhapuraEast1.87 km
Dhol KheraNorth-East2.09 km
NadnaNorth-West2.21 km
VeergaonNorth-West2.61 km
HurlaSouth-East2.63 km
BalaheriSouth-West2.68 km
ValeenSouth-East3.10 km
ManyapuraNorth3.10 km
BeerasnaNorth-East3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Berkhera

Berkhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhuda, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dausa to Berkhera is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Berkhera

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

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

Health Facilities in Berkhera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Berkhera

Where is Berkhera located?

Berkhera village is located in Mahwa Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Berkhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Berkhera is Tudiyana.

What is the pincode of Berkhera?

The pincode of Berkhera is 321613.

What is the population of Berkhera?

Berkhera has a total population of 2,952, including 1,556 males and 1,396 females.

How many households are there in Berkhera?

There are 548 households in Berkhera.

What is the literacy rate in Berkhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Berkhera is 47.76%. Male literacy is 62.66% and female literacy is 31.16%.