Where is Kherka village located?
Kherka is in Kavant Taluka of Vadodara district in Gujarat, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kherka Village
Kherka is an inhabited village in Kavant Taluka of Vadodara district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 520400, the Census 2011 record lists 1,731 people in 329 households and the reported area is 462.52 hectares. The local references include Kherka Gram Panchayat, Kavant CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kavant at about 15 km.
Kherka is a village in Kavant Taluka, Vadodara district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 520400 and 1,731 people in 329 households.
Village Code520400
Population1,731
Households329
Area462.52 hectares
Nearest TownKavant
Detailed village profile
Kherka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,731 people, 462.52 hectares of reported area and Kavant as the nearest town reference for Kherka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kherka falls under Kavant Taluka in Vadodara district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 520400.
- The record lists 1,731 people living in 329 households.
- The reported village area is 462.52 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kavant.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kherka
- Census Village Code
- 520400
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Vadodara
- District Census Code
- 486
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kavant
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03902
- CD Block
- Kavant
- Gram Panchayat
- Kherka
- Households
- 329
- Population
- 1,731
- Male Population
- 889
- Female Population
- 842
- Sex Ratio
- 947.13
- Area
- 462.52 hectares
- Area
- 4.63 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kavant
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 391168
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
374.25 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.26 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.29%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
99.65%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
61%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kherka in the official administrative record. Census village code 520400, Kherka Gram Panchayat and Kavant CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 486
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03902
- Village Census Code
- 520400
- CD Block Code
- 0181
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 20
- CD Block Name
- Kavant
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kherka
Location and Distance
Kavant is the nearest town listed for Kherka, about 15 km away. Vadodara is listed as the district headquarters at about 106 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kavant
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Vadodara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 106 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kavant
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Kavant
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 462.52 hectares
- Area
- 4.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,731 people in 329 households, with 889 male residents and 842 female residents. The average household size is 5.26, and SC share is 0.29% and ST share is 99.65% for Kherka. Population density works out to about 374.25 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 329
- Total Population
- 1,731
- Male Population
- 889
- Female Population
- 842
- Sex Ratio
- 947.13
- Average Household Size
- 5.26
- SC Population
- 5
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Female Population
- 2
- SC Population Share
- 0.29
- ST Population
- 1,725
- ST Male Population
- 886
- ST Female Population
- 839
- ST Population Share
- 99.65
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kherka list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kherka include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 234.94 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kherka include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kherka include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kherka is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kherka show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Cotton and Pigeon Pea, net sown area is 384.94 hectares and irrigated land is 234.94 hectares (61% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Cotton
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pigeon Pea
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 68.41 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 9.17 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 384.94
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 150 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 234.94
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Kherka village in?
Kherka village is in Vadodara district.
Which state is Kherka village in?
Kherka village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Kherka under?
Kherka comes under Kavant Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kherka?
The Census village code of Kherka is 520400.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kherka under?
Kherka is listed under KHERKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kavant.
What is the population of Kherka village?
The village record lists 1,731 people and 329 households for Kherka.
How many households are in Kherka village?
The village record lists 329 households for Kherka.
What is the male and female population of Kherka?
The record lists 889 male residents and 842 female residents for Kherka.
What is the sex ratio of Kherka village?
The sex ratio of Kherka is 947.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kherka village?
The reported geographical area of Kherka is 462.52 hectares.
What is the population density of Kherka village?
The approximate population density of Kherka is 374.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kherka?
The nearest town listed for Kherka is Kavant, about 15 km away.
How far is Kherka from the district headquarters?
Kherka is about 106 km from Vadodara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kherka from the sub-district headquarters?
Kherka is about 15 km from Kavant, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kherka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kherka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kherka?
For Kherka, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Cotton and Pigeon Pea, net sown area is 384.94 hectares and irrigated land is 234.94 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kherka.