Bishan Kheri - Khanpur, Jhalawar

Bishan Kheri is a village situated in the Khanpur tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khanpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Bishan Kheri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bishan Kheri is 103845. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.98 hectares and falls under the 326038 pincode. Sangod is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bishan Kheri 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 Bishan Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Bishan Kheri village had a total population of 867 people, including 445 males and 422 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.54%, with male literacy at 92.05% and female literacy at 56.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population867445422
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015546
Scheduled Castes (SC)1859689
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211011
Literate Population571359212
Illiterate Population29686210

Nearby Villages of Bishan Kheri

Bishan Kheri 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)
BagodSouth1.23 km
Jeera PurNorth-West2.35 km
NipaniyaSouth-East2.38 km
MahiraEast2.42 km
PanwarNorth2.65 km
ChaletWest3.26 km
LayphalSouth-West3.54 km
Dahi KheraNorth-East3.88 km
Bans KheraSouth-East3.91 km
PakhranaSouth-East3.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bishan Kheri

Bishan Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dara, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 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 Sangod to Bishan Kheri is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Bishan Kheri is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bishan Kheri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bishan Kheri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bishan Kheri

Where is Bishan Kheri located?

Bishan Kheri village is located in Khanpur Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bishan Kheri?

Bishan Kheri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bishan Kheri?

The pincode of Bishan Kheri is 326038.

What is the population of Bishan Kheri?

Bishan Kheri had a total population of 867, including 445 males and 422 females.

How many households are there in Bishan Kheri?

Bishan Kheri had 150 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bishan Kheri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bishan Kheri was 74.54%. Male literacy was 92.05% and female literacy was 56.38%.