Kherna

Kherna is a village located in Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Rairangpur (tehsildar office) and 94km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Hatbadra is the gram panchayat of Kherna village.

Here you can discover what makes Kherna unique in its vibrant Rairangpur-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Kherna’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 Kherna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kherna is 388250. The village spans a total geographical area of 291 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757050. Rairangpur is nearest town to Kherna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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

Google Map of Kherna

Population of Kherna

According to the 2011 Census, Kherna has a total population of about 857, with approximately 408 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 1100 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 17 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 543. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.99%, with male literacy at about 74.75% and female literacy near 56.12%. There are around 179 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kherna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kherna

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

Nearby Villages of Kherna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kherna