Kharsara - Durgawati, Kaimur (Bhabua)

Kharsara is a village situated in the Durgawati subdivision of Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgawati and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Bhabua. Kharasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsara is 249558. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 821105 pincode. Bhabua is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kharsara

According to the 2011 Census, Kharsara village had a total population of 3,332 people, including 1,679 males and 1,653 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 797, 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.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3321,6791,653
Child Population (0–6 yrs)636311325
Scheduled Castes (SC)797389408
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,8791,104775
Illiterate Population1,453575878

Nearby Villages of Kharsara

Kharsara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmirtiWest1.04 km
DhanichhaSouth1.23 km
DharharaEast1.68 km
AnantpurSouth-West1.76 km
KotsaNorth-East2.01 km
KharkholiSouth-East2.03 km
KulhariaWest2.11 km
RohuaSouth-East2.48 km
JamurniNorth-West3.08 km
ItahiEast3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharsara

Kharsara 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 54.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhabua to Kharsara is about 37 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 Kharsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kharsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kharsara

Where is Kharsara located?

Kharsara village is located in Durgawati Subdivision, Kaimur (Bhabua) district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kharsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharsara is Kharasara.

What is the pincode of Kharsara?

The pincode of Kharsara is 821105.

What is the population of Kharsara?

Kharsara had a total population of 3,332, including 1,679 males and 1,653 females.

How many households are there in Kharsara?

Kharsara had 467 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharsara was 69.70%. Male literacy was 80.70% and female literacy was 58.36%.