Kherbari - Saraiyahat, Dumka

Kherbari is a village situated in the Saraiyahat subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraiyahat and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Dhanwe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherbari is 369543. The village covers a total geographical area of 27.03 hectares and falls under the 814145 pincode. Dumka is the nearest town.

Kherbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kherbari

As per Census 2011, Kherbari village has a total population of 80 people, consisting of 44 males and 36 females. The village has 16 households and a sex ratio of 818 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 36 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kherbari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population804436
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725
Scheduled Castes (SC)342113
Scheduled Tribes (ST)462323
Literate Population442915
Illiterate Population361521

Nearby Villages of Kherbari

Kherbari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MahtodihEast0.42 km
SikrabandhSouth-West0.47 km
Pagwara PurabpattiNorth-East0.72 km
BanarasNorth-West0.86 km
ParkhetaEast1.37 km
GoradihSouth-West1.44 km
DilaraWest1.61 km
SagramaNorth1.62 km
MaheshjoraSouth1.67 km
AmbaNorth1.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherbari

Kherbari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hansdiha, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Kherbari is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kherbari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kherbari

Where is Kherbari located?

Kherbari village is located in Saraiyahat Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherbari is Dhanwe.

What is the pincode of Kherbari?

The pincode of Kherbari is 814145.

What is the population of Kherbari?

Kherbari has a total population of 80, including 44 males and 36 females.

How many households are there in Kherbari?

There are 16 households in Kherbari.

What is the literacy rate in Kherbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherbari is 55.00%. Male literacy is 65.91% and female literacy is 41.67%.