Kharah
Kharah is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kharah village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kharah unique in its vibrant Akhnoor-Jammu region. You’ll see Kharah’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 Kharah
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharah is 005496. The village spans a total geographical area of 1017.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181203. Akhnoor is nearest town to Kharah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
Google Map of Kharah
Population of Kharah
According to the 2011 Census, Kharah has a total population of about 1,497, with approximately 779 males and 718 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 330 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 54. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.05%, with male literacy at about 63.67% and female literacy near 49.86%. There are around 359 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharah's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,497 | 779 | 718 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 253 | 145 | 108 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 330 | 173 | 157 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Literate Population | 854 | 496 | 358 |
| Illiterate Population | 643 | 283 | 360 |
Connectivity of Kharah
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharah. As per the 2011 stats, Kharah had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kharah
Knowing the nearby villages of Kharah helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharah.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharah
- Where is Kharah located?
- Kharah village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kharah?
- Kharah serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kharah?
- The pincode of Kharah is 181203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kharah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharah is 1,497, with 779 males and 718 females.
- How many households are there in Kharah as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kharah village has a total of 359 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kharah as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharah is 57.05%. The male literacy rate is 63.67%, while the female literacy rate is 49.86%.