Kharsam - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Kharsam is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Parsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharsam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsam is 236412. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 848160 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kharsam

As per Census 2011, Kharsam village has a total population of 1,835 people, consisting of 960 males and 875 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 949 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharsam

Kharsam 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 Kharsam

Kharsam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mabbi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kharsam is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kharsam 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 Kharsam

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

Health Facilities in Kharsam

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

FAQs about Kharsam