Karharia - Kharagpur, Munger

Karharia is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Agrahan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karharia is 242954. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Karharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karharia

According to the 2011 Census, Karharia village had a total population of 1,557 people, including 842 males and 715 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.43%, with male literacy at 43.18% and female literacy at 27.87%.

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

Nearby Villages of Karharia

Karharia 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 Karharia

Karharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Karharia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Karharia is about 34 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 Karharia

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

Health Facilities in Karharia

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

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