Khera - Niwai, Tonk

Khera is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Bahad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 092984. The village covers a total geographical area of 352 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 640 people, including 319 males and 321 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.72%, with male literacy at 79.02% and female literacy at 37.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Siras, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Khera is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Khera is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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