Kharala - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Kharala is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kharala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharala is 532177. The village covers a total geographical area of 1056 hectares and falls under the 444704 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kharala

As per Census 2011, Kharala village has a total population of 2,097 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 1,044 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 212 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,647 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 348 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 360 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0971,0531,044
Child Population (0–6 yrs)212107105
Scheduled Castes (SC)348173175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)360182178
Literate Population1,647873774
Illiterate Population450180270

Nearby Villages of Kharala

Kharala 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)
KharwadiWest2.49 km
BoralaEast2.63 km
DurgwadaEast2.74 km
AkhatwadaNorth-West3.20 km
RahatgaonNorth3.22 km
BeskhedaNorth-East3.46 km
JainpurWest3.95 km
MuradpurEast4.01 km
TalvelSouth-West4.37 km
MohangaonNorth4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharala

Kharala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Kharala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kharala is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kharala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharala

Where is Kharala located?

Kharala village is located in Chandurbazar Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharala?

Kharala is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharala?

The pincode of Kharala is 444704.

What is the population of Kharala?

Kharala has a total population of 2,097, including 1,053 males and 1,044 females.

How many households are there in Kharala?

There are 497 households in Kharala.

What is the literacy rate in Kharala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharala is 78.54%. Male literacy is 82.91% and female literacy is 74.14%.