Kharijol - Shikaripara, Dumka

Kharijol is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bankijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharijol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharijol is 370959. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.54 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode.

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

Population of Kharijol

As per Census 2011, Kharijol village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 166 males and 158 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 67 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharijol are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population324166158
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482622
Scheduled Castes (SC)673928
Scheduled Tribes (ST)255125130
Literate Population875433
Illiterate Population237112125

Nearby Villages of Kharijol

Kharijol 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)
Saraibinda BindaksolNorth-West0.74 km
KharipaharSouth0.98 km
ParridangalWest1.13 km
BadalparaSouth-East1.43 km
KalyanpurNorth-East1.49 km
MastaraNorth1.55 km
RasnalaNorth1.78 km
SarsajolSouth-West1.90 km
BhagwanpurWest1.96 km
NarainpurSouth2.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharijol

Kharijol is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Kharijol is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharijol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kharijol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharijol

Where is Kharijol located?

Kharijol village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharijol?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharijol is Bankijore.

What is the pincode of Kharijol?

The pincode of Kharijol is 816118.

What is the population of Kharijol?

Kharijol has a total population of 324, including 166 males and 158 females.

How many households are there in Kharijol?

There are 60 households in Kharijol.

What is the literacy rate in Kharijol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharijol is 26.85%. Male literacy is 32.53% and female literacy is 20.89%.