Kherna - Saraskana, Mayurbhanj

Kherna is a village situated in the Saraskana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Jharpokharia and around 44 km from Baripada. Pokharia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherna is 387867. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 757051 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 45 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 Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherna

As per Census 2011, Kherna village has a total population of 573 people, consisting of 298 males and 275 females. The village has 129 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 456 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kherna are given below:

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 facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kherna. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kherna is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kherna is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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