Kharhata - Pandariya, Kabeerdham

Kharhata is a village situated in the Pandariya tehsil of Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandariya and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Kawardha. Kharhata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharhata is 439937. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.58 hectares and falls under the 491559 pincode. Pandariya is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kharhata

According to the 2011 Census, Kharhata village had a total population of 883 people, including 451 males and 432 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.26%, with male literacy at 77.84% and female literacy at 42.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population883451432
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1819982
Scheduled Castes (SC)226114112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population423274149
Illiterate Population460177283

Nearby Villages of Kharhata

Kharhata 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)
PiparkhutiNorth-West1.11 km
BelmundaSouth-West1.23 km
KeshalmaraSouth-East1.52 km
DomsaraNorth-East1.58 km
Baniya KuwaEast1.83 km
Padki KalanNorth-West1.96 km
Chhitapar KalanSouth2.17 km
Keshli KhurdSouth-East2.40 km
Nawagaon HathaNorth2.56 km
Bodtara KhurdSouth-West2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharhata

Kharhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
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 Pandariya to Kharhata is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kawardha to Kharhata is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharhata

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kharhata

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

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

FAQs about Kharhata

Where is Kharhata located?

Kharhata village is located in Pandariya Tehsil, Kabeerdham district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kharhata?

Kharhata is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharhata?

The pincode of Kharhata is 491559.

What is the population of Kharhata?

Kharhata had a total population of 883, including 451 males and 432 females.

How many households are there in Kharhata?

Kharhata had 166 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharhata?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharhata was 60.26%. Male literacy was 77.84% and female literacy was 42.57%.