Khero - Garautha, Jhansi
Khero is a village situated in the Garautha tehsil of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garautha and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jhansi. Kheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khero village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khero is 152403. The village covers a total geographical area of 869.86 hectares and falls under the 284204 pincode. Mauranipur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Khero village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Khero
According to the 2011 Census, Khero village had a total population of 1,937 people, including 1,039 males and 898 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.88%, with male literacy at 85.51% and female literacy at 58.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,937 | 1,039 | 898 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 252 | 135 | 117 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 568 | 293 | 275 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,228 | 773 | 455 |
| Illiterate Population | 709 | 266 | 443 |
Nearby Villages of Khero
Khero is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Khero
Khero is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mauranipur to Khero is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhansi to Khero is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Khero
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khero village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Khero
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khero village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Khero
Where is Khero located?
Khero village is located in Garautha Tehsil, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khero?
The Gram Panchayat of Khero is Kheri.
What is the pincode of Khero?
The pincode of Khero is 284204.
What is the population of Khero?
Khero had a total population of 1,937, including 1,039 males and 898 females.
How many households are there in Khero?
Khero had 356 households.
What is the literacy rate in Khero?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khero was 72.88%. Male literacy was 85.51% and female literacy was 58.26%.