Kham - Kotra, Udaipur

Kham is a village situated in the Kotra tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotra and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Kham village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kham is 105885. The village covers a total geographical area of 312 hectares and falls under the 307025 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kham

According to the 2011 Census, Kham village had a total population of 733 people, including 369 males and 364 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.30%, with male literacy at 60.87% and female literacy at 10.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 727.

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 Population733369364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19393100
Scheduled Castes (SC)101
Scheduled Tribes (ST)727364363
Literate Population19616828
Illiterate Population537201336

Nearby Villages of Kham

Kham 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)
Paoti KalanNorth-West2.08 km
BeradharSouth-West2.19 km
MerpurNorth-East2.33 km
Kali DoongriNorth2.61 km
MalwiyaNorth3.61 km
Jhari RoyanNorth3.96 km
Moriya KhunaEast4.46 km
RayaNorth-West4.49 km
TiloiSouth-East4.78 km
Cheebar BadiNorth-East5.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kham

Kham is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirohi Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Pindwara to Kham is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Kham is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kham

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kham

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kham

Where is Kham located?

Kham village is located in Kotra Tehsil, Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kham?

Kham is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kham?

The pincode of Kham is 307025.

What is the population of Kham?

Kham had a total population of 733, including 369 males and 364 females.

How many households are there in Kham?

Kham had 116 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kham?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kham was 36.30%. Male literacy was 60.87% and female literacy was 10.61%.