Kherde - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Kherde is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kherde village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherde is 527782. The village covers a total geographical area of 524.63 hectares and falls under the 424119 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kherde

According to the 2011 Census, Kherde village had a total population of 876 people, including 442 males and 434 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.70%, with male literacy at 89.35% and female literacy at 75.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherde

Kherde 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 Kherde

Kherde is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalisgaon Jn, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Kherde is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kherde is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherde

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

Health Facilities in Kherde

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

FAQs about Kherde