Kherur Village Overview
Kherur is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.5 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Amarun Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Kherur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kherur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherur is 319847. The village covers a geographical area of 569.13 hectares and has a pincode of 713125. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Location Map of Kherur
Population & Demographics of Kherur
This section provides population and demographic details of Kherur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,446 | 1,719 | 1,727 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 278 | 140 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,299 | 645 | 654 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 194 | 92 | 102 |
| Literate Population | 2,401 | 1,293 | 1,108 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,045 | 426 | 619 |
Key population details of Kherur village are given below:
- Kherur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,446, including approximately 1,719 males and 1,727 females, with a sex ratio of 1004 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,299 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 194 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kherur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.67%.
- There are around 758 households in Kherur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kherur
Transport facilities help residents of Kherur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kherur
The following villages are located close to Kherur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kherur
- Where is Kherur located?
- Kherur village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kherur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kherur is Amarun Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kherur?
- The pincode of Kherur is 713125.
- What is the population of Kherur?
- Kherur has a total population of 3,446, including 1,719 males and 1,727 females.
- How many households are there in Kherur?
- There are 758 households in Kherur.
- What is the literacy rate in Kherur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kherur is 69.67%. Male literacy is 75.22% and female literacy is 64.16%.