Kharra - Kurud, Dhamtari

Kharra is a village situated in the Kurud tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kurud and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Dhamtari. Kharra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharra is 446855. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.13 hectares and falls under the 493663 pincode. Kurud is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kharra

According to the 2011 Census, Kharra village had a total population of 1,467 people, including 737 males and 730 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.96%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 70.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharra

Kharra 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 Kharra

Kharra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Manik Chauree Halt, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurud to Kharra is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhamtari to Kharra is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharra

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

Health Facilities in Kharra

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

FAQs about Kharra