Kherda - Akot, Akola

Kherda is a village situated in the Akot tehsil of Akola district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akot and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Akola. Wani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherda is 529801. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.93 hectares and falls under the 444117 pincode. Akot is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kherda

According to the 2011 Census, Kherda village had a total population of 107 people, including 58 males and 49 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.00%, with male literacy at 90.91% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherda

Kherda 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 Kherda

Kherda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Akot, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akot to Kherda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Akola to Kherda 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 Kherda

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

Health Facilities in Kherda

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

FAQs about Kherda