Kharkada - Brahmapuri, Chandrapur

Kharkada is a village situated in the Brahmapuri tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmapuri and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kharkada village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkada is 540778. The village covers a total geographical area of 659.42 hectares and falls under the 441206 pincode. Brahmapuri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kharkada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Brahmapuri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gadchiroli-Chimur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharkada

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkada village had a total population of 1,966 people, including 989 males and 977 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.32%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 60.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkada

Kharkada 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 Kharkada

Kharkada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chicholi Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapuri to Kharkada is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kharkada is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkada

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

Health Facilities in Kharkada

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

FAQs about Kharkada