Kharah - Rannod, Shivpuri

Kharah is a village situated in the Rannod tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from Badarwas and around 55 km from Shivpuri. Khareh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharah village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharah is 455991. The village covers a total geographical area of 1455.67 hectares and falls under the 473781 pincode. Badarwas is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kharah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kolaras Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Guna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharah

According to the 2011 Census, Kharah village had a total population of 2,222 people, including 1,189 males and 1,033 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 53.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 699, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharah

Kharah 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 Kharah

Kharah is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lukwasa, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badarwas to Kharah is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Kharah is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharah

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

Health Facilities in Kharah

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

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