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

According to the 2011 Census, Khejra village had a total population of 1,057 people, including 543 males and 514 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.78%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 46.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 376.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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