Kharota - Khour, Jammu

Kharota is a village situated in the Khour tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 27 km from Akhnoor and around 54 km from Jammu. Sainth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharota is 005602. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.3 hectares and falls under the 181203 pincode. Khour is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kharota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhamb Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jammu Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharota

According to the 2011 Census, Kharota village had a total population of 264 people, including 135 males and 129 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.05%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 78.99%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kharota

Kharota is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharota

Kharota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khour to Kharota is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Kharota is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharota

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharota village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharota

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharota village are given below:

FAQs about Kharota