Khersa - Kanpur, Kanpur Nagar

Khersa is a village situated in the Kanpur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanpur Sadar and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Khersa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khersa is 150423. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.52 hectares and falls under the 209214 pincode. Kanpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khersa

As per Census 2011, Khersa village has a total population of 4,788 people, consisting of 2,532 males and 2,256 females. The village has 939 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 544 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,387 literate and 1,401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,7882,5322,256
Child Population (0–6 yrs)544294250
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,184616568
Literate Population3,3871,9251,462
Illiterate Population1,401607794

Nearby Villages of Khersa

Khersa 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)
BidhnooNorth-West1.40 km
AfjalpurNorth1.79 km
KathuiSouth-East1.80 km
HarbanspurSouth-West2.10 km
LudhauriNorth-East2.13 km
KakoriSouth2.16 km
JagdishpurEast2.17 km
ShivrampurNorth2.35 km
HajipurEast2.37 km
JamarehiWest2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khersa

Khersa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kathara Road, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanpur to Khersa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Khersa is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khersa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khersa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khersa

Where is Khersa located?

Khersa village is located in Kanpur Tehsil, Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khersa?

Khersa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khersa?

The pincode of Khersa is 209214.

What is the population of Khersa?

Khersa has a total population of 4,788, including 2,532 males and 2,256 females.

How many households are there in Khersa?

There are 939 households in Khersa.

What is the literacy rate in Khersa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khersa is 70.74%. Male literacy is 76.03% and female literacy is 64.80%.