Khera - Satpuli, Pauri Garhwal

Khera is a village situated in the Satpuli tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from Satpuli and around 55 km from Pauri Garhwal. Khera village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khera is 047791. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.18 hectares and falls under the 246167 pincode. Lansdowne is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Khera 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 Chaubattakhal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khera

According to the 2011 Census, Khera village had a total population of 611 people, including 343 males and 268 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 781 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.23%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 62.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61.

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

Khera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lansdowne to Khera is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri Garhwal to Khera is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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