Khera - Viratnagar, Kotputli-Behror

Khera is a village situated in the Viratnagar tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from Viratnagar and around 90 km from Jaipur. Navrangpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 079208. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 303003 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 1,095 people, including 579 males and 516 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.66%, with male literacy at 78.51% and female literacy at 40.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Khera

Khera 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 Khera

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chomun Samod, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Khera is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Khera is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khera

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

Health Facilities in Khera

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

FAQs about Khera