Kharkan

Kharkan is a village located in Ronhat tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 142km away from district headquarter Ronhat. Ronhat is the sub-district headquarter of Kharkan village. As per 2009 stats, Shakhauli is the gram panchayat of Kharkan village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharkan unique in its vibrant Ronhat-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Kharkan’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 Kharkan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharkan is 023470. The village spans a total geographical area of 334 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173027. Paonta Sahib is nearest town to Kharkan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kharkan 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 Shillai 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 Kharkan

Population of Kharkan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkan has a total population of about 543, with approximately 279 males and 264 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 63 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 59.30%, with male literacy at about 69.53% and female literacy near 48.48%. There are around 74 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharkan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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