Khera - Najibabad, Bijnor

Khera is a village situated in the Najibabad tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Najibabad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Mubarakpur Rathe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 111680. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.45 hectares and falls under the 246763 pincode. Najibabad is the nearest town, located about 307 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 Najibabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 809 people, including 444 males and 365 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 81.69% and female literacy at 57.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261.

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

Public transport in the Khera is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murshadpur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Najibabad to Khera is about 307 km, with a usual travel time of around ~8.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Khera is about 40 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