Khedadi Village Overview
Khedadi is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 13.8 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 24.7 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Arsha is the Gram Panchayat for Khedadi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Khedadi 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 Khedadi is 331186. The village covers a geographical area of 129.5 hectares and has a pincode of 723216. Bokaro (bihar) is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Khedadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Khedadi
Population & Demographics of Khedadi
This section provides population and demographic details of Khedadi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 643 | 325 | 318 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 110 | 49 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 79 | 44 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 351 | 245 | 106 |
| Illiterate Population | 292 | 80 | 212 |
Key population details of Khedadi village are given below:
- Khedadi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 643, including approximately 325 males and 318 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 79 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 26 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Khedadi village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 54.59%.
- There are around 113 households in Khedadi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Khedadi
Transport facilities help residents of Khedadi 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 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Khedadi
The following villages are located close to Khedadi 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 Khedadi
- Where is Khedadi located?
- Khedadi village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Khedadi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Khedadi is Arsha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Khedadi?
- The pincode of Khedadi is 723216.
- What is the population of Khedadi?
- Khedadi has a total population of 643, including 325 males and 318 females.
- How many households are there in Khedadi?
- There are 113 households in Khedadi.
- What is the literacy rate in Khedadi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khedadi is 54.59%. Male literacy is 75.38% and female literacy is 33.33%.