Kherana

Kherana is a village located in Baleshwar Sadar tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Baleshwar Sadar (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Saragan is the gram panchayat of Kherana village.

Here you can discover what makes Kherana unique in its vibrant Baleshwar Sadar-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Kherana’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 Kherana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kherana is 392820. The village spans a total geographical area of 93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756002. Baleshwar is nearest town to Kherana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kherana 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 Remuna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kherana

Population of Kherana

According to the 2011 Census, Kherana has a total population of about 330, with approximately 167 males and 163 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 49 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 78. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.09%, with male literacy at about 86.23% and female literacy near 71.78%. There are around 71 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kherana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kherana

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

Nearby Villages of Kherana

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kherana