Kharva

Kharva is a village located in Dhrol taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhrol (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Kharva village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kharva unique in its vibrant Dhrol-Jamnagar region. You’ll see Kharva’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kharva

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharva is 513745. The village spans a total geographical area of 1999.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 361210. Dhrol is nearest town to Kharva village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharva village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kalavad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharva

Population of Kharva

According to the 2011 Census, Kharva has a total population of about 2,385, with approximately 1,239 males and 1,146 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 262 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 450 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.65%, with male literacy at about 79.02% and female literacy near 61.61%. There are around 451 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharva's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharva

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharva. As per the 2011 stats, Kharva had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kharva

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharva helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharva.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharva