Kharkuwan

Kharkuwan is a village located in Devipur subdivision of Deoghar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Devpur (tehsildar office) and 8km away from district headquarter Deoghar. As per 2009 stats, Bhojpur is the gram panchayat of Kharkuwan village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharkuwan unique in its vibrant Devipur-Deoghar region. You’ll see Kharkuwan’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 Kharkuwan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharkuwan is 354425. The village spans a total geographical area of 231 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 814112. Devipur is nearest town to Kharkuwan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kharkuwan 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 Deoghar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Godda Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharkuwan

Population of Kharkuwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkuwan has a total population of about 1,489, with approximately 798 males and 691 females. The sex ratio is around 865 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 255 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 483 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 55.61%, with male literacy at about 68.05% and female literacy near 41.24%. There are around 301 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharkuwan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharkuwan

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkuwan

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

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