Kherla Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kherla village has a total population of 1,037 people, consisting of 530 males and 507 females. The village has 205 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 403 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,037 530 507
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 194 113 81
Scheduled Castes (SC) 403 199 204
Literate Population 575 366 209
Illiterate Population 462 164 298

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PeeloriEast1.05 km
PancholiSouth-West1.70 km
AsatwaraNorth1.77 km
NikatpuriNorth-West1.86 km
Raipura GujarNorth-East1.95 km
Kheri RamlaEast2.05 km
HeengiSouth-East2.35 km
JodhpuraNorth-East2.49 km
TheekariyaEast2.71 km
MurlipurWest2.86 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

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:

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

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kherla

Where is Kherla located?

Kherla village is located in Sikrai Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherla?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherla is Pancholi.

What is the pincode of Kherla?

The pincode of Kherla is 303509.

What is the population of Kherla?

Kherla has a total population of 1,037, including 530 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Kherla?

There are 205 households in Kherla.

What is the literacy rate in Kherla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherla is 55.45%. Male literacy is 69.06% and female literacy is 41.22%.