Kherdi - Sagwara, Dungarpur

Kherdi is a village situated in the Sagwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagwara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Gada Jhumji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherdi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherdi is 097973. The village covers a total geographical area of 563.71 hectares and falls under the 314032 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kherdi

According to the 2011 Census, Kherdi village had a total population of 642 people, including 329 males and 313 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.48%, with male literacy at 59.50% and female literacy at 26.46%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 640.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherdi

Kherdi 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 Kherdi

Kherdi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotana, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Kherdi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Kherdi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherdi

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

Health Facilities in Kherdi

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

FAQs about Kherdi