Kherud - Arjunda, Balod

Kherud is a village situated in the Arjunda tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Gunderdehi and around 40 km from Durg. Kherud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherud is 442840. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.24 hectares and falls under the 491222 pincode. Gunderdehi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kherud village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunderdehi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherud

According to the 2011 Census, Kherud village had a total population of 950 people, including 469 males and 481 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.39%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 66.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kherud

Kherud 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 Kherud

Kherud is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikosa, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunderdehi to Kherud is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kherud is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherud

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kherud village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kherud

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kherud village are given below:

FAQs about Kherud