Kherna - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Kherna is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Rairangpur and around 94 km from Baripada. Hatbadra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherna is 388250. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kherna

According to the 2011 Census, Kherna village had a total population of 857 people, including 408 males and 449 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 85.43% and female literacy at 63.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 543.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherna

Kherna 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 Kherna

Public transport in the Kherna is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kherna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kherna is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherna

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

Health Facilities in Kherna

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

FAQs about Kherna