Kherua - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kherua is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Nutanhat and around 49.1 km from Barddhaman. Bhalugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kherua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kherua is 319130. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.68 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kherua

According to the 2011 Census, Kherua village had a total population of 1,588 people, including 812 males and 776 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.74%, with male literacy at 77.22% and female literacy at 61.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 937, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kherua

Kherua 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 Kherua

Kherua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naba Gram Kanku, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kherua is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kherua is about 49.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kherua

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

Health Facilities in Kherua

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

FAQs about Kherua