Kherhai Village Overview
Kherhai is a village in Andar tehsil of Siwan district, Bihar. It lies about 6 km from Andar tehsil headquarters and around 20 km from Siwan district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kherhai village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kherhai village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherhai is 232386. The village covers a geographical area of 249 hectares and has a pincode of 841231. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Kherhai
Population & Demographics of Kherhai
This section provides population and demographic details of Kherhai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,478 | 1,113 | 1,365 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 479 | 238 | 241 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 414 | 181 | 233 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 150 | 76 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 1,374 | 736 | 638 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,104 | 377 | 727 |
Key population details of Kherhai village are given below:
- Kherhai village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,478, including approximately 1,113 males and 1,365 females, with a sex ratio of 1226 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 414 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 150 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kherhai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.45%.
- There are around 429 households in Kherhai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kherhai
Transport facilities help residents of Kherhai village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kherhai
The following villages are located close to Kherhai and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kherhai
- Where is Kherhai located?
- Kherhai village is located in Andar Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kherhai?
- Kherhai is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kherhai?
- The pincode of Kherhai is 841231.
- What is the population of Kherhai?
- Kherhai has a total population of 2,478, including 1,113 males and 1,365 females.
- How many households are there in Kherhai?
- There are 429 households in Kherhai.
- What is the literacy rate in Kherhai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherhai is 55.45%. Male literacy is 66.13% and female literacy is 46.74%.