Khera - Pachpahar, Jhalawar

Khera is a village situated in the Pachpahar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachpahar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Awar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 104975. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.83 hectares and falls under the 326512 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Khera 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 Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 636 people, including 333 males and 303 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.71%, with male literacy at 59.58% and female literacy at 26.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 156.

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

Nearby Villages of Khera

Khera 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 Khera

Public transport in the Khera is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanspura, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Khera is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Khera is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khera

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

Health Facilities in Khera

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

FAQs about Khera