Khara - Kotra, Udaipur

Khara 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 163 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Kookawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 105927. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 307025 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Khara

According to the 2011 Census, Khara village had a total population of 270 people, including 133 males and 137 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 10.75%, with male literacy at 20.00% and female literacy at 1.83%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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 Population270133137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)562828
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)269132137
Literate Population23212
Illiterate Population247112135

Nearby Villages of Khara

Khara 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)
PadliEast1.63 km
Kutar MariyaSouth2.26 km
AdavelaNorth-East2.62 km
ParlaiSouth-West2.71 km
KhanpaNorth3.29 km
BujhaEast4.19 km
KookawasNorth-East4.74 km
Bori BoojWest5.12 km
JhanjharEast5.69 km
AjniEast5.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khara

Khara 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 Bhimana, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pindwara to Khara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Khara is about 163 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khara

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

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

Health Facilities in Khara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khara 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 Khara

Where is Khara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khara?

The Gram Panchayat of Khara is Kookawas.

What is the pincode of Khara?

The pincode of Khara is 307025.

What is the population of Khara?

Khara had a total population of 270, including 133 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Khara?

Khara had 53 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khara was 10.75%. Male literacy was 20.00% and female literacy was 1.83%.