Ali Khera
Ali Khera | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Ali Khera Location in Uttar Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 27°18′57″N 79°09′50″E / 27.31582°N 79.16389°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Mainpuri |
| Tehsil | Bhongaon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.275 km2 (8.600 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 9,467 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 205262 |
Ali Khera (Alī Kheṛā) is a large village in Sultanganj block of Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. Located right next to the village of Alipur Patti, it hosts a weekly market. As of 2011, it has a population of 9,467, in 1,476 households.
Geography[edit]
Ali Khera is located about 14 km northeast of Mainpuri, the district headquarters. It adjoins the village of Alipur Patti. One road connects the two villages to Chhachha, and another connects them to the Mota railway station.[2]: 182–3
History[edit]
As of 1901, Ali Khera had a population of 2,492, and it had a post office. Either it or neighbouring Alipur Patti, or both, had a decent trade in hides and blankets and manufactured leather buckets that were used in irrigation.[2]: 182–3
Demographics[edit]
As of 2011, Ali Khera had a population of 9,467, in 1,476 households.[1]: 160 This population was 52.7% male (4,987) and 47.3% female (4,480). The 0-6 age group numbered 1,376 (714 male and 662 female), or 14.5% of the total population. 1,465 residents were members of Scheduled Castes, or 15.5% of the total.[3]: 124–5
The 1961 census recorded Ali Khera as comprising 9 hamlets, with a total population of 3,940 people (2,112 male and 1,821 female), in 778 households and 585 physical houses. The area of the village was given as 2,449 acres.[4]: xcii
Economy[edit]
Ali Khera hosts a market once per week, on Tuesdays. The market mainly deals in grain, cloth, and goats. As of 1961, it had an average weekly attendance of 2,500.[4]: 159
Infrastructure[edit]
As of 2011, Ali Khera had 5 primary schools and 1 primary health centre. Drinking water was provided by tap, well, and hand pump; there were no public toilets. The village had a post office and public library, as well as at least some access to electricity for residential and agricultural purposes. Streets were made of both kachcha and pakka materials.[1]: 160–5
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part A (Village and Town Directory)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b Neave, E. R., ed. (1910). Mainpuri: A Gazetteer, Being Volume X of the District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Allahabad: Government Press. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Census of India 2011: Uttar Pradesh District Census Handbook - Mainpuri, Part B (Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract)" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ a b Census 1961: District Census Handbook, Uttar Pradesh (24 - Mainpuri District) (PDF). Lucknow. 1965. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
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