Kharkan

Kharkan is a village located in Karsog tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 157km away from district headquarter Karsog. Karsog is the sub-district headquarter of Kharkan village. As per 2009 stats, Khadkan is the gram panchayat of Kharkan village.

Kharkan has its own place in the vibrant Mandi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kharkan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharkan is 015814. The village spans a total geographical area of 45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171304. Seoni is nearest town to Kharkan village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kharkan

Below is a concise population overview of Kharkan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 186 94 92
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 20 12 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 7 4 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 140 77 63
Illiterate Population 46 17 29

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kharkan village:

  • The total population of Kharkan village is around 186, including approximately 94 males and 92 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 20 children aged 0–6 years in Kharkan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kharkan village has 7 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kharkan village is about 75.27%, with male literacy at 81.91% and female literacy at 68.48%.
  • There are around 38 households in Kharkan village.

Connectivity of Kharkan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kharkan

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

D P F Shanahar Dhar Batala Bahal D P F Ghalech Kwagla D P F Pehran Gothra Drashti D P F Tikri Dhar Nehra Dhalog Bhanthal

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharkan

Where is Kharkan located?
Kharkan village is situated in Karsog Tehsil, within the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharkan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kharkan is Khadkan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kharkan?
The pincode of Kharkan is 171304, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kharkan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharkan is 186, with 94 males and 92 females.
How many households are there in Kharkan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharkan village has a total of 38 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kharkan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharkan is 75.27%. The male literacy rate is 81.91%, while the female literacy rate is 68.48%.