Khaira Chatar - Kasmar, Bokaro

Khaira Chatar is a village situated in the Kasmar subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasmar and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Kharachatar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaira Chatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaira Chatar is 362548. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.85 hectares and falls under the 827302 pincode.

Khaira Chatar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Khaira Chatar

As per Census 2011, Khaira Chatar village has a total population of 2,363 people, consisting of 1,239 males and 1,124 females. The village has 508 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,633 literate and 730 illiterate residents. Additionally, 684 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khaira Chatar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3631,2391,124
Child Population (0–6 yrs)296166130
Scheduled Castes (SC)684361323
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1385
Literate Population1,633955678
Illiterate Population730284446

Nearby Villages of Khaira Chatar

Khaira Chatar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UdaimaraNorth0.50 km
HarnadSouth-West1.17 km
MerombaraEast1.46 km
KarmaSouth1.68 km
AstaberaNorth-West1.99 km
TangtonaNorth-East2.55 km
BagdaNorth2.55 km
PakribandhNorth-West2.60 km
CholiWest2.77 km
KhudibedaSouth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khaira Chatar

Khaira Chatar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barlanga, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Khaira Chatar is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khaira Chatar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khaira Chatar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khaira Chatar

Where is Khaira Chatar located?

Khaira Chatar village is located in Kasmar Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khaira Chatar?

The Gram Panchayat of Khaira Chatar is Kharachatar.

What is the pincode of Khaira Chatar?

The pincode of Khaira Chatar is 827302.

What is the population of Khaira Chatar?

Khaira Chatar has a total population of 2,363, including 1,239 males and 1,124 females.

How many households are there in Khaira Chatar?

There are 508 households in Khaira Chatar.

What is the literacy rate in Khaira Chatar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khaira Chatar is 69.11%. Male literacy is 77.08% and female literacy is 60.32%.