Purani Kherhi

Block / Subdivision Shahkund
District Bhagalpur
State Bihar

About Purani Kherhi

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Purani Kherhi village is 239788. Purani Kherhi village is located in Shahkund subdivision of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkund (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Bhagalpur. As per 2009 stats, Kaswa Kherhi is the gram panchayat of Purani Kherhi village.

The total geographical area of village is 417 hectares. Purani Kherhi has a total population of 1,942 peoples, out of which male population is 1,020 while female population is 922. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of purani kherhi village is 26.67% out of which 32.45% males and 20.28% females are literate. There are about 328 houses in purani kherhi village.

Bhagalpur is nearest town to purani kherhi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Purani Kherhi

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,942 1,020 922
Children (0-6) 392 202 190
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,256 658 598
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 518 331 187
Illiterate Population 1,424 689 735

Connectivity of Purani Kherhi

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within village

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Frequently Asked Questions about Purani Kherhi

Where is Purani Kherhi located?

Purani Kherhi village is situated in Shahkund Subdivision, within the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Purani Kherhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Purani Kherhi is Kaswa Kherhi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Purani Kherhi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Purani Kherhi is 1,942, with 1,020 males and 922 females.

How many households are there in Purani Kherhi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Purani Kherhi village has a total of 328 households.

What is the literacy rate in Purani Kherhi as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Purani Kherhi is 26.67%. The male literacy rate is 32.45%, while the female literacy rate is 20.28%.