Kherdi - Dapoli, Ratnagiri

Kherdi is a village situated in the Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dapoli Camp and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kherdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherdi is 564879. The village covers a total geographical area of 1257 hectares and falls under the 415712 pincode. Dapoli Camp is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kherdi

According to the 2011 Census, Kherdi village had a total population of 1,871 people, including 807 males and 1,064 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 1,318 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.53%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 62.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherdi

Kherdi 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 Kherdi

Kherdi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinhere, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dapoli Camp to Kherdi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kherdi is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherdi

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

Health Facilities in Kherdi

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

FAQs about Kherdi