Kharik - Madhepur, Madhubani

Kharik is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Rahua Sangram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharik village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharik is 220885. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 847408 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kharik village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharik

As per Census 2011, Kharik village has a total population of 2,803 people, consisting of 1,421 males and 1,382 females. The village has 637 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 1,878 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,8031,4211,382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)526254272
Scheduled Castes (SC)513272241
Scheduled Tribes (ST)541
Literate Population925594331
Illiterate Population1,8788271,051

Nearby Villages of Kharik

Kharik 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)
RatwaraNorth-West1.35 km
Madhu SagramWest2.07 km
BhejaSouth2.15 km
DoalakhEast2.33 km
RohuaNorth-West2.67 km
KarharaNorth-East2.70 km
BhakrainNorth-West2.82 km
BetaunaNorth-West3.66 km
ChunniNorth3.67 km
LiljaSouth-East3.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharik

Public transport in the Kharik is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Kharik is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kharik is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharik

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kharik

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharik

Where is Kharik located?

Kharik village is located in Madhepur Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharik?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharik is Rahua Sangram.

What is the pincode of Kharik?

The pincode of Kharik is 847408.

What is the population of Kharik?

Kharik has a total population of 2,803, including 1,421 males and 1,382 females.

How many households are there in Kharik?

There are 637 households in Kharik.

What is the literacy rate in Kharik?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharik is 33.00%. Male literacy is 41.80% and female literacy is 23.95%.