Kharwa
Kharwa is a village located in Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Honnavar (tehsildar office) and 105km away from district headquarter Karwar. As per 2009 stats, Kharwa village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kharwa unique in its vibrant Honavar-Uttara Kannada region. You’ll see Kharwa’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 Kharwa
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharwa is 603796. The village spans a total geographical area of 853.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 581335. Honavar is nearest town to Kharwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
Google Map of Kharwa
Population of Kharwa
According to the 2011 Census, Kharwa has a total population of about 4,267, with approximately 2,087 males and 2,180 females. The sex ratio is around 1044 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 374 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 105 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.81%, with male literacy at about 85.48% and female literacy near 76.33%. There are around 959 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,267 | 2,087 | 2,180 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 374 | 184 | 190 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 105 | 53 | 52 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,448 | 1,784 | 1,664 |
| Illiterate Population | 819 | 303 | 516 |
Connectivity of Kharwa
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharwa. As per the 2011 stats, Kharwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kharwa
Knowing the nearby villages of Kharwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharwa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharwa
- Where is Kharwa located?
- Kharwa village is situated in Honavar Taluka, within the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kharwa?
- Kharwa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kharwa?
- The pincode of Kharwa is 581335, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kharwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharwa is 4,267, with 2,087 males and 2,180 females.
- How many households are there in Kharwa as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kharwa village has a total of 959 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kharwa as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharwa is 80.81%. The male literacy rate is 85.48%, while the female literacy rate is 76.33%.