Kharkhari (Kharkati) - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kharkhari (Kharkati) is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kharkhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkhari (Kharkati) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkhari (Kharkati) is 446065. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.42 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kharkhari (Kharkati)

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkhari (Kharkati) village had a total population of 565 people, including 292 males and 273 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.02%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 69.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkhari (Kharkati)

Kharkhari (Kharkati) 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 Kharkhari (Kharkati)

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kharkhari (Kharkati). The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kharkhari (Kharkati) is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kharkhari (Kharkati) is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkhari (Kharkati)

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

Health Facilities in Kharkhari (Kharkati)

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

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