Kherwani

Kherwani is a village located in Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanwar (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Jarisingha is the gram panchayat of Kherwani village.

Here you can discover what makes Kherwani unique in its vibrant Dhanwar-Giridih region. You’ll see Kherwani’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kherwani

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kherwani is 351114. The village spans a total geographical area of 234 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825412. Dhanwar is nearest town to Kherwani village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kherwani village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kherwani

Population of Kherwani

According to the 2011 Census, Kherwani has a total population of about 1,092, with approximately 587 males and 505 females. The sex ratio is around 860 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 176 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 708 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.71%, with male literacy at about 68.82% and female literacy near 49.11%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kherwani's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kherwani

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kherwani. As per the 2011 stats, Kherwani had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kherwani

Knowing the nearby villages of Kherwani helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kherwani.

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