Kharida - Dumaria, East Singhbum

Kharida is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 6 km from Dumariya and around 60 km from Purbi Singhbhum. Kharida village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharida is 363983. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 832104 pincode.

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

Population of Kharida

According to the 2011 Census, Kharida village had a total population of 2,180 people, including 1,083 males and 1,097 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.96%, with male literacy at 68.86% and female literacy at 43.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,007.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1801,0831,097
Child Population (0–6 yrs)318155163
Scheduled Castes (SC)264126138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,007497510
Literate Population1,042639403
Illiterate Population1,138444694

Nearby Villages of Kharida

Kharida 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)
KashmarWest1.20 km
KumrasholEast1.80 km
KhatpalSouth-West2.00 km
JambaniSouth-East2.10 km
BhagabandiSouth2.12 km
PandusaiEast2.42 km
MurakanjiyaNorth-East2.61 km
BankatiSouth-West2.89 km
DibudihNorth-West2.97 km
PatharsaiSouth3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharida

Kharida is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kuldiha, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purbi Singhbhum to Kharida is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharida

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kharida

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

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

FAQs about Kharida

Where is Kharida located?

Kharida village is located in Dumaria Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharida?

Kharida is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharida?

The pincode of Kharida is 832104.

What is the population of Kharida?

Kharida had a total population of 2,180, including 1,083 males and 1,097 females.

How many households are there in Kharida?

Kharida had 455 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharida?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharida was 55.96%. Male literacy was 68.86% and female literacy was 43.15%.