Kharikabad - Baliapur, Dhanbad

Kharikabad is a village situated in the Baliapur subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliapur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Gharbar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharikabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharikabad is 361928. The village covers a total geographical area of 239 hectares and falls under the 828201 pincode.

Kharikabad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sindri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharikabad

According to the 2011 Census, Kharikabad village had a total population of 1,239 people, including 620 males and 619 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.72%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 51.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 789.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharikabad

Kharikabad 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 Kharikabad

Kharikabad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rakhitpur, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kharikabad is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharikabad

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

Health Facilities in Kharikabad

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

FAQs about Kharikabad