Kherda Kh. - Mangrulpir, Washim

Kherda Kh. is a village situated in the Mangrulpir tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mangrulpir and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Washim. Hirngi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherda Kh. village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherda Kh. is 530734. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.35 hectares and falls under the 444402 pincode. Mangrulpir is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kherda Kh. village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Washim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Yavatmal-Washim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherda Kh.

According to the 2011 Census, Kherda Kh. village had a total population of 157 people, including 79 males and 78 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 80.88% and female literacy at 82.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1577978
Child Population (0–6 yrs)261115
Scheduled Castes (SC)927
Scheduled Tribes (ST)17710
Literate Population1075552
Illiterate Population502426

Nearby Villages of Kherda Kh.

Kherda Kh. 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)
SonalaSouth-West2.20 km
GogriNorth-East2.28 km
WakapurWest2.43 km
Kherda Bk.North-West2.50 km
HirangiNorth3.13 km
Pimpri Kh.South-East3.57 km
KanzaraEast3.72 km
ChoradNorth-West4.57 km
MairaldohSouth-West4.61 km
ChikhaliNorth-East4.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherda Kh.

Public transport in the Kherda Kh. is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mangrulpir to Kherda Kh. is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Washim to Kherda Kh. is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherda Kh.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kherda Kh.

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

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

FAQs about Kherda Kh.

Where is Kherda Kh. located?

Kherda Kh. village is located in Mangrulpir Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherda Kh.?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherda Kh. is Hirngi.

What is the pincode of Kherda Kh.?

The pincode of Kherda Kh. is 444402.

What is the population of Kherda Kh.?

Kherda Kh. had a total population of 157, including 79 males and 78 females.

How many households are there in Kherda Kh.?

Kherda Kh. had 34 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherda Kh.?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherda Kh. was 81.68%. Male literacy was 80.88% and female literacy was 82.54%.