Kherda Bk Village Overview
Kherda Bk is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 14 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 82 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kherda Bk village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kherda Bk village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherda Bk is 530849. The village covers a geographical area of 821.84 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Kherda Bk
Population & Demographics of Kherda Bk
This section provides population and demographic details of Kherda Bk village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,774 | 894 | 880 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 205 | 108 | 97 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 345 | 183 | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 1,318 | 710 | 608 |
| Illiterate Population | 456 | 184 | 272 |
Key population details of Kherda Bk village are given below:
- Kherda Bk village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,774, including approximately 894 males and 880 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 345 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kherda Bk village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.30%.
- There are around 427 households in Kherda Bk village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kherda Bk
Transport facilities help residents of Kherda Bk village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Kherda Bk
The following villages are located close to Kherda Bk and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kherda Bk
- Where is Kherda Bk located?
- Kherda Bk village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kherda Bk?
- Kherda Bk is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Kherda Bk?
- Kherda Bk has a total population of 1,774, including 894 males and 880 females.
- How many households are there in Kherda Bk?
- There are 427 households in Kherda Bk.
- What is the literacy rate in Kherda Bk?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherda Bk is 74.30%. Male literacy is 79.42% and female literacy is 69.09%.