Kharwad - Warora, Chandrapur

Kharwad is a village situated in the Warora tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Warora and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kharwada serves as the Village Panchayat for Kharwad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharwad is 540159. The village covers a total geographical area of 1069.19 hectares and falls under the 442907 pincode. Warora is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kharwad

According to the 2011 Census, Kharwad village had a total population of 1,618 people, including 821 males and 797 females, living in 414 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 88.54% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,618821797
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1658877
Scheduled Castes (SC)412021
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1779186
Literate Population1,186649537
Illiterate Population432172260

Nearby Villages of Kharwad

Kharwad 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)
Wadala RithSouth1.83 km
MahadoliNorth-East2.06 km
Kurla RithNorth-West2.56 km
JalkaWest3.00 km
GirsawaliSouth3.41 km
Shegaon Khu.North-East3.62 km
WaghnakhNorth-West3.66 km
ChikaniEast3.88 km
Khartangadi RithSouth-East3.98 km
Waldhur RithSouth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharwad

Kharwad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagari, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Warora to Kharwad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kharwad is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharwad

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kharwad

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

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

FAQs about Kharwad

Where is Kharwad located?

Kharwad village is located in Warora Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kharwad?

The Village Panchayat of Kharwad is Kharwada.

What is the pincode of Kharwad?

The pincode of Kharwad is 442907.

What is the population of Kharwad?

Kharwad had a total population of 1,618, including 821 males and 797 females.

How many households are there in Kharwad?

Kharwad had 414 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharwad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharwad was 81.62%. Male literacy was 88.54% and female literacy was 74.58%.