Kharika - Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh

Kharika is a village situated in the Katkamsandi subdivision of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katkamsandi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Hazaribagh. Bajha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharika is 368611. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.69 hectares and falls under the 825319 pincode.

Kharika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hazaribagh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kharika

According to the 2011 Census, Kharika village had a total population of 310 people, including 165 males and 145 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 879 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.71%, with male literacy at 51.54% and female literacy at 37.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 107.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharika

Kharika 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 Kharika

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kharika. The nearest railway station is Hendegir, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hazaribagh to Kharika is about 25 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 Kharika

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

Health Facilities in Kharika

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

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