Kherli Ghata - Digod, Kota

Kherli Ghata is a village situated in the Digod tehsil of Kota district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digod and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kota. Amarpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherli Ghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherli Ghata is 101953. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.1 hectares and falls under the 325208 pincode. Kota is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kherli Ghata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sangod Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kota Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherli Ghata

According to the 2011 Census, Kherli Ghata village had a total population of 687 people, including 348 males and 339 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.11%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 51.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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 Population687348339
Child Population (0–6 yrs)914942
Scheduled Castes (SC)1145955
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1035152
Literate Population400247153
Illiterate Population287101186

Nearby Villages of Kherli Ghata

Kherli Ghata 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)
Kherli DhakranNorth-East1.15 km
KachnawadaSouth-East2.00 km
AatonNorth2.13 km
ReechhaheriWest2.44 km
SurelaSouth-West2.64 km
JakhrondNorth-East3.71 km
MotikuanSouth3.73 km
SarolaWest3.79 km
AmarpuraNorth-West3.80 km
DabarSouth-West4.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherli Ghata

Kherli Ghata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhonra, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kota to Kherli Ghata is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherli Ghata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kherli Ghata

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kherli Ghata

Where is Kherli Ghata located?

Kherli Ghata village is located in Digod Tehsil, Kota district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kherli Ghata?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherli Ghata is Amarpura.

What is the pincode of Kherli Ghata?

The pincode of Kherli Ghata is 325208.

What is the population of Kherli Ghata?

Kherli Ghata had a total population of 687, including 348 males and 339 females.

How many households are there in Kherli Ghata?

Kherli Ghata had 128 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherli Ghata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherli Ghata was 67.11%. Male literacy was 82.61% and female literacy was 51.52%.