Khershet

Khershet is a village located in Chiplun tehsil of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Chiplun (tehsildar office) and 64km away from district headquarter Ratnagiri. As per 2009 stats, Khershet village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Khershet unique in its vibrant Chiplun-Ratnagiri region. You’ll see Khershet’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Khershet

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khershet is 565323. The village spans a total geographical area of 549 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 415611. Chiplun is nearest town to Khershet village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Khershet village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Guhagar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raigad Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Khershet

Population of Khershet

According to the 2011 Census, Khershet has a total population of about 1,843, with approximately 887 males and 956 females. The sex ratio is around 1077 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 173 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.75%, with male literacy at about 78.58% and female literacy near 63.49%. There are around 439 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khershet's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khershet

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Khershet. As per the 2011 stats, Khershet had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Khershet

Knowing the nearby villages of Khershet helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Khershet.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khershet