Khara - Meja, Prayagraj

Khara is a village situated in the Meja tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Meja and around 46 km from Allahabad. Badhava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 163231. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.04 hectares and falls under the 212302 pincode. Allahabad is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Khara 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 Meja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Allahabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khara

According to the 2011 Census, Khara village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 549 males and 480 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.20%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 70.57%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khara

Khara 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 Khara

Khara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meja Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Allahabad to Khara is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khara

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

Health Facilities in Khara

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

FAQs about Khara