Kherasi - Jhalrapatan, Jhalawar

Kherasi is a village situated in the Jhalrapatan tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhalrapatan and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Govindpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherasi is 104080. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.38 hectares and falls under the 326023 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kherasi

According to the 2011 Census, Kherasi village had a total population of 857 people, including 433 males and 424 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.28%, with male literacy at 63.02% and female literacy at 27.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 774.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherasi

Kherasi 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 Kherasi

Kherasi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramganj Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Kherasi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kherasi is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherasi

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

Health Facilities in Kherasi

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

FAQs about Kherasi