Indian Village Directory

Kherwa Village

Kherwa is an inhabited village in Jarmundi Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 369978, the Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 134 households and the reported area is 86.06 hectares. The local references include Chorkheda Gram Panchayat, Jarmundi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 30 km.

In short:

Kherwa is a village in Jarmundi Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 369978 and 625 people in 134 households.

Village Code369978
Population625
Households134
Area86.06 hectares
Nearest TownDumka

Detailed village profile

Kherwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 625 people, 86.06 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Kherwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Dumka
Sub-district Jarmundi
CD Block Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat CHORKHEDA
  • Kherwa falls under Jarmundi Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 369978.
  • The record lists 625 people living in 134 households.
  • The reported village area is 86.06 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Kherwa
Census Village Code
369978
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jarmundi
Sub-district Census Code
02667
CD Block
Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat
Chorkheda
Households
134
Population
625
Male Population
308
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,029.22
Area
86.06 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Dumka
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814141
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 726.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.66 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 68.8% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 60.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kherwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 369978, Chorkheda Gram Panchayat and Jarmundi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02667
Village Census Code
369978
CD Block Code
0173
CD Block Name
Jarmundi
Gram Panchayat Name
Chorkheda

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Kherwa, about 30 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jarmundi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
1.5 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
86.06 hectares
Area
0.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 625 people in 134 households, with 308 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 4.66, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 68.8% for Kherwa. Population density works out to about 726.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
134
Total Population
625
Male Population
308
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
1,029.22
Average Household Size
4.66
ST Population
430
ST Male Population
212
ST Female Population
218
ST Population Share
68.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kherwa 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 Kherwa include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
17.1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kherwa include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kherwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kherwa is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kherwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 41.4 hectares and irrigated land is 25.2 hectares (60.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.71
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
5.4 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
28.35 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.2
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8.1 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kherwa

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
8
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 50%
CRM 4 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 25%
Central Bank of India 1 12%
Indian Bank 1 12%
Uco Bank 1 12%
Axis Bank Limited 1 12%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Raypur Opposite Ks Ganga Hospital, Deoghar Road, Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhand 814141 Ks Ganga Hospital Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhan…
Axis Bank Limited CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Dist Dumka, Pincode 814141, Jharkhand. Ground Floor, Dumka Deoghar Main Road, Near Middle School, Jarmundi, Po Ps Jarmu…
Indian Bank ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Dumka Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
State Bank of India ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jarmundi Jarmundi, Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
Uco Bank ATM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jharkhand Pagal Baba House at and Po Jarmundi Basukinath Distt Dumka, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
Bank of India CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Basukinath Dist Dumka Jarmundi, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jarmundi Basukinath, Dist-Dumka, Jharkhand - 814141 ICICI Bank Ltd, Plot No. 689, Upper Bazaar, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141
State Bank of India CRM 814141 Dumka Jarmundi Basukinath (Np) Jarmundi Jarmundi, Basukinath, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814141

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kherwa village located?

Kherwa is in Jarmundi Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kherwa village in?

Kherwa village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Kherwa village in?

Kherwa village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kherwa under?

Kherwa comes under Jarmundi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kherwa?

The Census village code of Kherwa is 369978.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kherwa under?

Kherwa is listed under CHORKHEDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jarmundi.

What is the population of Kherwa village?

The village record lists 625 people and 134 households for Kherwa.

How many households are in Kherwa village?

The village record lists 134 households for Kherwa.

What is the male and female population of Kherwa?

The record lists 308 male residents and 317 female residents for Kherwa.

What is the sex ratio of Kherwa village?

The sex ratio of Kherwa is 1,029.22 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kherwa village?

The reported geographical area of Kherwa is 86.06 hectares.

What is the population density of Kherwa village?

The approximate population density of Kherwa is 726.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kherwa?

The nearest town listed for Kherwa is Dumka, about 30 km away.

How far is Kherwa from the district headquarters?

Kherwa is about 31 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kherwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Kherwa is about 1.5 km from Jarmundi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kherwa?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kherwa.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kherwa?

For Kherwa, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 41.4 hectares and irrigated land is 25.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kherwa?

The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kherwa. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.