Kharian

Kharian is a village located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pura (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Kharrian is the gram panchayat of Kharian village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharian unique in its vibrant Ranbir Singh Pora-Jammu region. You’ll see Kharian’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 Kharian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharian is 006017. The village spans a total geographical area of 188.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181132. R.s.pura is nearest town to Kharian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharian 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 Ranbir singh Pura Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharian

Population of Kharian

According to the 2011 Census, Kharian has a total population of about 3,176, with approximately 1,626 males and 1,550 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 334 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 601 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 37. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.88%, with male literacy at about 85.36% and female literacy near 82.32%. There are around 687 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharian

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

Nearby Villages of Kharian

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

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