Khuri - Aklera, Jhalawar

Khuri is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Gopalpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuri is 104458. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.53 hectares and falls under the 326039 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khuri 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 Khuri

As per Census 2011, Khuri village has a total population of 353 people, consisting of 175 males and 178 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 135 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population353175178
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693237
Scheduled Tribes (ST)353175178
Literate Population1358649
Illiterate Population21889129

Nearby Villages of Khuri

Khuri 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)
Gorya KheraSouth1.21 km
ChandipurEast1.50 km
Bareri KhurdNorth1.60 km
PacholaWest1.70 km
Kanwar PuraSouth-East1.96 km
KajlyaNorth-East2.24 km
RampuraSouth-West2.30 km
Gadiya JaimalWest2.33 km
BasodiyaNorth-West2.41 km
GopalpuraSouth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khuri

Khuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhabra Gugor, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Khuri is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khuri is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuri

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

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

Health Facilities in Khuri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khuri 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Khuri

Where is Khuri located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Khuri is Gopalpura.

What is the pincode of Khuri?

The pincode of Khuri is 326039.

What is the population of Khuri?

Khuri has a total population of 353, including 175 males and 178 females.

How many households are there in Khuri?

There are 72 households in Khuri.

What is the literacy rate in Khuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khuri is 38.24%. Male literacy is 49.14% and female literacy is 27.53%.