Khanera

Khanera is a village located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 100km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Khaneda is the gram panchayat of Khanera village.

Here you can discover what makes Khanera unique in its vibrant Rajgarhi-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Khanera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khanera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khanera is 040363. The village spans a total geographical area of 61.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249141. Barkot is nearest town to Khanera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khanera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Yamunotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khanera

Population of Khanera

According to the 2011 Census, Khanera has a total population of about 404, with approximately 197 males and 207 females. The sex ratio is around 1050 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.40%, with male literacy at about 74.62% and female literacy near 46.86%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khanera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khanera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khanera. As per the 2011 stats, Khanera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khanera

Knowing the nearby villages of Khanera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khanera.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khanera