Khejra - Aklera, Jhalawar

Khejra is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Naya Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khejra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khejra is 104527. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.11 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Khejra

As per Census 2011, Khejra village has a total population of 1,057 people, consisting of 543 males and 514 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 376 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,057543514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548173
Scheduled Castes (SC)1738489
Scheduled Tribes (ST)376191185
Literate Population603398205
Illiterate Population454145309

Nearby Villages of Khejra

Khejra 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)
GaneshpuraNorth0.90 km
Goriya KheraEast1.38 km
ThamariNorth-West1.41 km
Naya PuraNorth-West1.90 km
ChureliyaSouth-East1.96 km
UgarpuraWest2.30 km
Semli KhurdNorth-West2.61 km
KoonjranEast2.87 km
Pirthipura Near ChureliyaSouth3.14 km
SareriNorth-East3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khejra

Khejra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chachaura Binaganj, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Khejra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khejra is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khejra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Khejra

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

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

FAQs about Khejra

Where is Khejra located?

Khejra village is located in Aklera Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khejra?

The Gram Panchayat of Khejra is Naya Pura.

What is the pincode of Khejra?

The pincode of Khejra is 326033.

What is the population of Khejra?

Khejra has a total population of 1,057, including 543 males and 514 females.

How many households are there in Khejra?

There are 201 households in Khejra.

What is the literacy rate in Khejra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khejra is 57.05%. Male literacy is 73.30% and female literacy is 39.88%.