Kharaj - Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Kharaj is a village situated in the Vaijapur tehsil of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 23 km from Vaijapur and around 74 km from Aurangabad. Kharaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharaj is 549028. The village covers a total geographical area of 784 hectares and falls under the 431116 pincode. Vaijapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kharaj

According to the 2011 Census, Kharaj village had a total population of 1,703 people, including 879 males and 824 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.68%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 73.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 327, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharaj

Kharaj 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 Kharaj

Kharaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rotegaon, while the nearest airport is Shirdi Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaijapur to Kharaj is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kharaj is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharaj

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

Health Facilities in Kharaj

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

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