Kharkholi - Durgawati, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Kharkholi is a village situated in the Durgawati subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgawati and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Chhaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkholi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkholi is 249554. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 821105 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kharkholi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkholi village had a total population of 947 people, including 487 males and 460 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.74%, with male literacy at 79.85% and female literacy at 56.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkholi

Kharkholi 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 Kharkholi

Kharkholi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanichha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Kharkholi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkholi

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

Health Facilities in Kharkholi

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

FAQs about Kharkholi