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

As per Census 2011, Kherde village has a total population of 876 people, consisting of 442 males and 434 females. The village has 192 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 631 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population876442434
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135756
Scheduled Castes (SC)1175760
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1135756
Literate Population631344287
Illiterate Population24598147

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BangaonNorth-West2.08 km
HasanabadEast2.65 km
SangaviWest2.81 km
LonjeSouth3.43 km
HataleNorth3.80 km
WaghaleNorth-East4.75 km
RokadeNorth-West4.80 km
PathrajeSouth4.80 km
BodhareSouth-West4.95 km
RanjangaonWest5.08 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Kherde

Where is Kherde located?

Kherde village is located in Chalisgaon Tehsil, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherde?

Kherde is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kherde?

The pincode of Kherde is 424119.

What is the population of Kherde?

Kherde has a total population of 876, including 442 males and 434 females.

How many households are there in Kherde?

There are 192 households in Kherde.

What is the literacy rate in Kherde?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherde is 72.03%. Male literacy is 77.83% and female literacy is 66.13%.