Kharora - Basna, Mahasamund

Kharora is a village situated in the Basna tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Basna and around 146 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Khorara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharora is 445757. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.78 hectares and falls under the 493554 pincode. Basna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kharora

According to the 2011 Census, Kharora village had a total population of 956 people, including 472 males and 484 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.38%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 56.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharora

Kharora 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 Kharora

Kharora is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basna to Kharora is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kharora is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharora

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

Health Facilities in Kharora

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

FAQs about Kharora