Kherwa - Maholi, Sitapur

Kherwa is a village situated in the Maholi tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Misrikh and around 36 km from Sitapur. Sahiapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherwa is 136816. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.24 hectares and falls under the 261141 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 36 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 Maholi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhaurahra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kherwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kherwa village had a total population of 684 people, including 364 males and 320 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 49.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population684364320
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884444
Scheduled Castes (SC)1768789
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population394257137
Illiterate Population290107183

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)
Mohammadapur-2West1.19 km
SahiapurNorth1.28 km
AllipurSouth1.34 km
HajipurNorth-West1.48 km
DeoriaNorth-East1.56 km
BavordipurEast1.65 km
JahasapurNorth2.18 km
PisavanSouth-West2.20 km
JasvantpurSouth-East2.28 km
PathariWest2.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kherwa

The nearest railway station is Lalpur Chandra, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Kherwa is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Kherwa

Where is Kherwa located?

Kherwa village is located in Maholi Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kherwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kherwa is Sahiapur.

What is the pincode of Kherwa?

The pincode of Kherwa is 261141.

What is the population of Kherwa?

Kherwa had a total population of 684, including 364 males and 320 females.

How many households are there in Kherwa?

Kherwa had 100 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kherwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherwa was 66.11%. Male literacy was 80.31% and female literacy was 49.64%.