Kherona - Indergarh, Datia

Kherona is a village situated in the Indergarh tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Indergarh and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Datia. Kherona village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherona is 454471. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.75 hectares and falls under the 475673 pincode. Indergarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kherona

According to the 2011 Census, Kherona village had a total population of 920 people, including 529 males and 391 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 739 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 77.68% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population920529391
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1409050
Scheduled Castes (SC)309176133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population518341177
Illiterate Population402188214

Nearby Villages of Kherona

Kherona 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)
NimonaNorth-East0.92 km
PachorakhurdSouth-East1.61 km
ChadhrauaEast1.67 km
MalauaSouth1.71 km
LaharawedSouth-West1.85 km
KheridevtaSouth-East1.88 km
KudariNorth-West2.01 km
BasithEast2.18 km
BaghanpuraSouth2.70 km
LaharakalanSouth-West2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherona

Kherona 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 Kotra, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Indergarh to Kherona is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Datia to Kherona is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kherona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kherona

Where is Kherona located?

Kherona village is located in Indergarh Tehsil, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kherona?

Kherona is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kherona?

The pincode of Kherona is 475673.

What is the population of Kherona?

Kherona had a total population of 920, including 529 males and 391 females.

How many households are there in Kherona?

Kherona had 200 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherona was 66.41%. Male literacy was 77.68% and female literacy was 51.91%.