Khera - Hindaun, Karauli

Khera is a village situated in the Hindaun tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindaun and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Khera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 076578. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.02 hectares and falls under the 322234 pincode. Hindaun is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Karauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 3,821 people, including 2,025 males and 1,796 females, living in 652 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.69%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 46.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Mahabirji, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hindaun to Khera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Khera is about 14 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 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