Kharota

Kharota is a village located in Dharmsala tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 10km away from Dharmsala, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kharota village. As per 2009 stats, Sounkni Da Kot is the gram panchayat of Kharota village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharota unique in its vibrant Dharmsala-Kangra region. You’ll see Kharota’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 Kharota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharota is 009583. The village spans a total geographical area of 121.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176218. Dharmsala is nearest town to Kharota village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kharota 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 Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharota

Population of Kharota

According to the 2011 Census, Kharota has a total population of about 857, with approximately 454 males and 403 females. The sex ratio is around 887 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 106 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 651 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.09%, with male literacy at about 71.81% and female literacy near 61.79%. There are around 183 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharota

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

Nearby Villages of Kharota

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharota