Kherla - Sikrai, Dausa

Kherla is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Pancholi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherla is 078320. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.02 hectares and falls under the 303509 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kherla

According to the 2011 Census, Kherla village had a total population of 1,037 people, including 530 males and 507 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.21%, with male literacy at 87.77% and female literacy at 49.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 403.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kherla

Kherla 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kherla

Kherla 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 Bandikui Jn, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Kherla is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Kherla is about 37 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 Kherla

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

Health Facilities in Kherla

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

FAQs about Kherla