Kherawar - Konch, Jalaun

Kherawar is a village situated in the Konch tehsil of Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Konch and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Jalaun. Kherawar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherawar is 151906. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.95 hectares and falls under the 285121 pincode. Konch is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kherawar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madhaugarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalaun Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherawar

As per Census 2011, Kherawar village has a total population of 1,071 people, consisting of 545 males and 526 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 442 illiterate residents. Additionally, 439 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kherawar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,071545526
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18580105
Scheduled Castes (SC)439234205
Literate Population629400229
Illiterate Population442145297

Nearby Villages of Kherawar

Kherawar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GangthraSouth-East1.55 km
GobardhanpuraWest1.58 km
Rani PuraSouth1.76 km
JhilaraSouth2.37 km
SulakhnaNorth-East2.38 km
JugrajpuraNorth-West2.54 km
DeoriSouth-West2.54 km
RuraSouth-West2.57 km
LariyapuraNorth2.67 km
RepuraSouth2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherawar

Kherawar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konch, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konch to Kherawar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalaun to Kherawar is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherawar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kherawar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kherawar

Where is Kherawar located?

Kherawar village is located in Konch Tehsil, Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherawar?

Kherawar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kherawar?

The pincode of Kherawar is 285121.

What is the population of Kherawar?

Kherawar has a total population of 1,071, including 545 males and 526 females.

How many households are there in Kherawar?

There are 206 households in Kherawar.

What is the literacy rate in Kherawar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherawar is 58.73%. Male literacy is 73.39% and female literacy is 43.54%.