Kheriya - Atarra, Banda

Kheriya is a village situated in the Atarra tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atarra and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Kheriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheriya is 155270. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.58 hectares and falls under the 210202 pincode. Atarra is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kheriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naraini Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banda Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kheriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kheriya village had a total population of 1,081 people, including 574 males and 507 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.19%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 50.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheriya

Kheriya 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 Kheriya

Kheriya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badausa, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atarra to Kheriya is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Kheriya 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 Kheriya

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

Health Facilities in Kheriya

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

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