Kharika - Joura, Morena

Kharika is a village situated in the Joura tehsil of Morena district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Joura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Morena. Kharika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharika is 452314. The village covers a total geographical area of 435 hectares and falls under the 476221 pincode. Joura is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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 Joura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Morena Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharika

According to the 2011 Census, Kharika village had a total population of 1,694 people, including 920 males and 774 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.03%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 352, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Kharika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikroda, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joura to Kharika is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Morena to Kharika is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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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