Kherpur - Kushalgarh, Banswara

Kherpur is a village situated in the Kushalgarh tehsil of Banswara district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushalgarh and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Banswara. Khedpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherpur is 099850. The village covers a total geographical area of 445 hectares and falls under the 327801 pincode. Kushalgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kherpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kherpur

As per Census 2011, Kherpur village has a total population of 1,810 people, consisting of 899 males and 911 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 665 literate and 1,145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,799 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,810899911
Child Population (0–6 yrs)414217197
Scheduled Castes (SC)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,799891908
Literate Population665422243
Illiterate Population1,145477668

Nearby Villages of Kherpur

Kherpur 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)
Nagda BadiSouth-East0.99 km
AkhepurNorth-West1.69 km
Nagda ChhotiSouth-East1.94 km
KothariyaNorth-East2.00 km
SarelWest2.08 km
NaganwatSouth-West2.10 km
RichhwaniSouth2.10 km
UndwaWest2.18 km
Gercha BhatraNorth2.32 km
Hindoliya KhurdSouth2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherpur

Public transport in the Kherpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thandla Rd, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalgarh to Kherpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banswara to Kherpur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kherpur

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

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

FAQs about Kherpur

Where is Kherpur located?

Kherpur village is located in Kushalgarh Tehsil, Banswara district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherpur is Khedpur.

What is the pincode of Kherpur?

The pincode of Kherpur is 327801.

What is the population of Kherpur?

Kherpur has a total population of 1,810, including 899 males and 911 females.

How many households are there in Kherpur?

There are 359 households in Kherpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kherpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherpur is 36.74%. Male literacy is 46.94% and female literacy is 26.67%.