Kherua

Kherua is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Kherua village. As per 2009 stats, Mathpalsa is the gram panchayat of Kherua village.

Here you can discover what makes Kherua unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kherua’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kherua

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kherua is 317302. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Kherua village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kherua village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kherua

Population of Kherua

According to the 2011 Census, Kherua has a total population of about 1,402, with approximately 732 males and 670 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 633 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.84%, with male literacy at about 66.39% and female literacy near 52.69%. There are around 359 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kherua's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kherua

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kherua. As per the 2011 stats, Kherua had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kherua

Knowing the nearby villages of Kherua helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kherua.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kherua