Khera - Khair, Aligarh

Khera is a village situated in the Khair tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khair and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Khera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 121802. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.8 hectares and falls under the 202141 pincode. Khair is the nearest town, located about 9 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 Khair Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 2,075 people, including 1,090 males and 985 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.20%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 56.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 341.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Amroha, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khair to Khera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Khera is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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