Kherda - Shegaon, Buldhana

Kherda is a village situated in the Shegaon tehsil of Buldhana district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from Shegaon and around 65 km from Buldana. Kherda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherda is 528450. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.17 hectares and falls under the 444203 pincode. Shegaon is the nearest town, located about 6 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 Khamgaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Buldhana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherda

As per Census 2011, Kherda village has a total population of 1,608 people, consisting of 841 males and 767 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,173 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 358 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalamb Jn, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shegaon to Kherda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Buldana to Kherda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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