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

According to the 2011 Census, Kharik village had a total population of 2,803 people, including 1,421 males and 1,382 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.62%, with male literacy at 50.90% and female literacy at 29.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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