Kherki - Behror, Kotputli-Behror

Kherki is a village situated in the Behror tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from Behror and around 65 km from Alwar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherki is 071933. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 301701 pincode. Behror is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kherki is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Behror Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alwar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherki

According to the 2011 Census, Kherki village had a total population of 1,353 people, including 710 males and 643 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 73.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190.

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 Population1,353710643
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19112071
Scheduled Castes (SC)1909793
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population974555419
Illiterate Population379155224

Nearby Villages of Kherki

Kherki 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)
KankarchhajaSouth-West1.15 km
SherpurSouth-East1.39 km
KharkharaWest1.60 km
Mundiya KheraNorth-West1.91 km
GokalpuraSouth-East2.57 km
GoontiSouth-West2.57 km
ShyampurSouth2.71 km
HameedpurNorth3.29 km
ShimlaSouth-East3.38 km
Krishan NagarNorth-West3.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherki

Kherki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Narnaul, while the nearest airport is Bhiwani Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behror to Kherki is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kherki is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherki

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kherki 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 Kherki

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kherki

Where is Kherki located?

Kherki village is located in Behror Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the pincode of Kherki?

The pincode of Kherki is 301701.

What is the population of Kherki?

Kherki had a total population of 1,353, including 710 males and 643 females.

How many households are there in Kherki?

Kherki had 260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherki was 83.82%. Male literacy was 94.07% and female literacy was 73.25%.