Kharrak - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Kharrak is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Lohana South serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharrak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharrak is 220674. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 847424 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kharrak

As per Census 2011, Kharrak village has a total population of 5,694 people, consisting of 2,899 males and 2,795 females. The village has 1,290 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 820 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,207 literate and 2,487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 826 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharrak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharrak

Kharrak 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 Kharrak

Kharrak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manigachi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Kharrak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kharrak is about 32 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 Kharrak

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

Health Facilities in Kharrak

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

FAQs about Kharrak