Khera - Sapotra, Karauli

Khera is a village situated in the Sapotra tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sapotra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Lediya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 076932. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.32 hectares and falls under the 322255 pincode. Karauli is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Sapotra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

As per Census 2011, Khera village has a total population of 1,513 people, consisting of 818 males and 695 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 853 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 732 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangapur City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karauli to Khera is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 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