Indian Village Directory

Kherad Village

Kherad is an inhabited village in Santuri Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330572, the Census 2011 record lists 795 people in 143 households and the reported area is 188.32 hectares. The local references include Santuri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raghunathpur at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Kherad is a village in Santuri Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 330572 and 795 people in 143 households.
Village Code330572
Population795
Households143
Area188.32 hectares
Nearest TownRaghunathpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Kherad
Census Village Code
330572
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Santuri
Sub-district Census Code
02384
CD Block
Santuri
Households
143
Population
795
Male Population
402
Female Population
393
Sex Ratio
977.61
Area
188.32 hectares
Area
1.88 sq km
Nearest Town
Raghunathpur
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723157
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kherad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 795 people, 188.32 hectares of reported area and Raghunathpur as the nearest town reference for Kherad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockSanturi
CD BlockSanturi
  • Kherad falls under Santuri Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 330572.
  • The record lists 795 people living in 143 households.
  • The reported village area is 188.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raghunathpur.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density422.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.52%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share79.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kherad in the official administrative record. Census village code 330572 and Santuri CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02384
Village Census Code
330572
CD Block Code
0231
CD Block Name
Santuri

Location and Distance

Raghunathpur is the nearest town listed for Kherad, about 16 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 59.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Santuri
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
59.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Raghunathpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Raghunathpur
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
188.32 hectares
Area
1.88 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 795 people in 143 households, with 402 male residents and 393 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 3.52% and ST share is 79.5% for Kherad. Population density works out to about 422.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
143
Total Population
795
Male Population
402
Female Population
393
Sex Ratio
977.61
Average Household Size
5.56
SC Population
28
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
3.52
ST Population
632
ST Male Population
317
ST Female Population
315
ST Population Share
79.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kherad list 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.7 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kherad include mobile phone coverage 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
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kherad 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kherad is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kherad show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 168.12 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares (53.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
168.12
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
78.12 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
90.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
90 hectares

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kherad

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 100%

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 723157 Puruliya Santuri Santuri Santuri Raghunathpur-Purlia Rd, Santuri, Teh.raghunathpur, 723157, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723157

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 Kherad village located?

Kherad is in Santuri Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Kherad village in?

Kherad village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Kherad village in?

Kherad village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Kherad under?

Kherad comes under Santuri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kherad?

The Census village code of Kherad is 330572.

What is the population of Kherad village?

The village record lists 795 people and 143 households for Kherad.

How many households are in Kherad village?

The village record lists 143 households for Kherad.

What is the male and female population of Kherad?

The record lists 402 male residents and 393 female residents for Kherad.

What is the sex ratio of Kherad village?

The sex ratio of Kherad is 977.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kherad village?

The reported geographical area of Kherad is 188.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Kherad village?

The approximate population density of Kherad is 422.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kherad?

The nearest town listed for Kherad is Raghunathpur, about 16 km away.

How far is Kherad from the district headquarters?

Kherad is about 59.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kherad from the sub-district headquarters?

Kherad is about 0 km from Santuri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kherad?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Kherad.

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

For Kherad, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 168.12 hectares and irrigated land is 90 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kherad. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Kherad.

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.