Indian Village Directory

Kherai Village

Kherai is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500588, the Census 2011 record lists 367 people in 54 households and the reported area is 311 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 14 km.

In short:

Kherai is a village in Shadhora Sub-district, Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 500588 and 367 people in 54 households.

Village Code500588
Population367
Households54
Area311 hectares
Nearest TownAshoknagar

Detailed village profile

Kherai at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 367 people, 311 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Kherai, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Ashoknagar
Sub-district Shadhora
CD Block Ashoknagar
  • Kherai falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 500588.
  • The record lists 367 people living in 54 households.
  • The reported village area is 311 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
  • 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
Kherai
Census Village Code
500588
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Ashoknagar
District Census Code
459
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Shadhora
Sub-district Census Code
03687
CD Block
Ashoknagar
Households
54
Population
367
Male Population
192
Female Population
175
Sex Ratio
911.46
Area
311 hectares
Area
3.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
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 118.01 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.8 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 73.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kherai in the official administrative record. Census village code 500588 and Ashoknagar CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
459
Sub-district Census Code
03687
Village Census Code
500588
CD Block Code
0272
CD Block Name
Ashoknagar

Location and Distance

Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Kherai, about 14 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Shadhora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Ashoknagar
Distance from District Headquarter
14 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Ashoknagar
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
311 hectares
Area
3.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 367 people in 54 households, with 192 male residents and 175 female residents. The average household size is 6.8, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Kherai. Population density works out to about 118.01 people per sq km.

Total Households
54
Total Population
367
Male Population
192
Female Population
175
Sex Ratio
911.46
Average Household Size
6.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kherai 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 Kherai include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
153 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kherai include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kherai include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kherai is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kherai show that reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 279 hectares and irrigated land is 206 hectares (73.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Makka
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
279.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
73 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
206.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
53 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kherai village located?

Kherai is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kherai village in?

Kherai village is in Ashoknagar district.

Which state is Kherai village in?

Kherai village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Kherai under?

Kherai comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kherai?

The Census village code of Kherai is 500588.

What is the population of Kherai village?

The village record lists 367 people and 54 households for Kherai.

How many households are in Kherai village?

The village record lists 54 households for Kherai.

What is the male and female population of Kherai?

The record lists 192 male residents and 175 female residents for Kherai.

What is the sex ratio of Kherai village?

The sex ratio of Kherai is 911.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kherai village?

The reported geographical area of Kherai is 311 hectares.

What is the population density of Kherai village?

The approximate population density of Kherai is 118.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kherai?

The nearest town listed for Kherai is Ashoknagar, about 14 km away.

How far is Kherai from the district headquarters?

Kherai is about 14 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kherai from the sub-district headquarters?

Kherai is about 3 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kherai?

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

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

For Kherai, reported agricultural commodities include Makka, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 279 hectares and irrigated land is 206 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kherai.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Kherai.

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.