Kharanti - Dobhi, Gaya

Kharanti is a village situated in the Dobhi subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dobhi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Kharanti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharanti is 256396. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 824220 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kharanti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharanti

According to the 2011 Census, Kharanti village had a total population of 3,042 people, including 1,510 males and 1,532 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.35%, with male literacy at 63.82% and female literacy at 39.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381.

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 Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Kharanti is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Kharanti is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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