Kheri - Dhampur, Bijnor

Kheri is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Kehdijat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheri is 113925. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.1 hectares and falls under the 246727 pincode. Bijnor is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kheri 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 Noorpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kheri

According to the 2011 Census, Kheri village had a total population of 1,787 people, including 946 males and 841 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.42%, with male literacy at 78.10% and female literacy at 57.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheri

Kheri 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 Kheri

Kheri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lohgara, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijnor to Kheri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Kheri is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheri

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

Health Facilities in Kheri

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

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