Khedia - Kheragarh, Agra

Khedia is a village situated in the Kheragarh tehsil of Agra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kheragarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Agra. Khedia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khedia is 125000. The village covers a total geographical area of 1017.42 hectares and falls under the 283102 pincode. Laikhera is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Khedia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khedia

According to the 2011 Census, Khedia village had a total population of 7,313 people, including 4,020 males and 3,293 females, living in 1,025 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.98%, with male literacy at 76.06% and female literacy at 46.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khedia

Khedia 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 Khedia

Khedia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jajau, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laikhera to Khedia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Agra to Khedia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khedia

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

Health Facilities in Khedia

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

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