Kherona Dang - Kolaras, Shivpuri

Kherona Dang is a village situated in the Kolaras tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaras and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Unhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherona Dang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherona Dang is 455883. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.65 hectares and falls under the 473774 pincode. Kolaras is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kherona Dang

As per Census 2011, Kherona Dang village has a total population of 681 people, consisting of 356 males and 325 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 156 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 431 illiterate residents. Additionally, 101 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 270 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kherona Dang are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population681356325
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1567878
Scheduled Castes (SC)1015249
Scheduled Tribes (ST)270143127
Literate Population25015892
Illiterate Population431198233

Nearby Villages of Kherona Dang

Kherona Dang 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)
BelarSouth1.48 km
ChandanpurNorth-West2.24 km
BajnaSouth-East2.34 km
UnaiNorth-East2.64 km
KolayaiSouth-West2.73 km
PiparodaEast2.79 km
Madi MoraniSouth-West3.10 km
JharasEast3.18 km
SegamaSouth3.55 km
Ganesh KhedaSouth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherona Dang

Kherona Dang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaras to Kherona Dang is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kherona Dang is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherona Dang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kherona Dang

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 Dang village are given below:

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

FAQs about Kherona Dang

Where is Kherona Dang located?

Kherona Dang village is located in Kolaras Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherona Dang?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherona Dang is Unhai.

What is the pincode of Kherona Dang?

The pincode of Kherona Dang is 473774.

What is the population of Kherona Dang?

Kherona Dang has a total population of 681, including 356 males and 325 females.

How many households are there in Kherona Dang?

There are 129 households in Kherona Dang.

What is the literacy rate in Kherona Dang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherona Dang is 36.71%. Male literacy is 44.38% and female literacy is 28.31%.