Kherwa - Sanjoo, Nagaur

Kherwa is a village situated in the Sanjoo tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Degana and around 65 km from Nagaur. Kherwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherwa is 083313. The village covers a total geographical area of 543.41 hectares and falls under the 341503 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kherwa

As per Census 2011, Kherwa village has a total population of 819 people, consisting of 416 males and 403 females. The village has 173 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 421 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population819416403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1217546
Scheduled Castes (SC)20410797
Literate Population421262159
Illiterate Population398154244

Nearby Villages of Kherwa

Kherwa 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)
ChardasNorth-East1.88 km
DugorchiknasSouth-West1.91 km
BharliSouth-East2.68 km
DagraNorth2.86 km
SohanpuraEast3.12 km
Khuri KhurdSouth3.55 km
Jetpura KhurdWest3.59 km
Jetpura KalanNorth-West4.57 km
ChousaliNorth-East5.06 km
BarnaSouth-East5.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherwa

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kherwa. The nearest railway station is Jalsu, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Kherwa is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Kherwa 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 Kherwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kherwa

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

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

FAQs about Kherwa

Where is Kherwa located?

Kherwa village is located in Sanjoo Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherwa?

Kherwa is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kherwa?

The pincode of Kherwa is 341503.

What is the population of Kherwa?

Kherwa has a total population of 819, including 416 males and 403 females.

How many households are there in Kherwa?

There are 173 households in Kherwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kherwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherwa is 51.40%. Male literacy is 62.98% and female literacy is 39.45%.