Kharki

Kharki is a village located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 56km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Kharki village. As per 2009 stats, Devgarh is the gram panchayat of Kharki village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharki unique in its vibrant Kotkhai-Shimla region. You’ll see Kharki’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 Kharki

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharki is 026194. The village spans a total geographical area of 119 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171202. Kotkhai is nearest town to Kharki village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Kharki

Population of Kharki

According to the 2011 Census, Kharki has a total population of about 311, with approximately 154 males and 157 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 40 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.95%, with male literacy at about 74.68% and female literacy near 55.41%. There are around 67 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharki's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharki

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

Nearby Villages of Kharki

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharki