Kharanti - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Kharanti is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Kajpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharanti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharanti is 253093. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kharanti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kharanti village had a total population of 2,305 people, including 1,227 males and 1,078 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.98%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 56.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kharanti

Kharanti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharanti

Kharanti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakhim, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Kharanti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kharanti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharanti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharanti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharanti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharanti village are given below:

FAQs about Kharanti