Kharjai - Chalisgaon, Jalgaon

Kharjai is a village situated in the Chalisgaon tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalisgaon and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kharjai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharjai is 527790. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.96 hectares and falls under the 424119 pincode. Chalisgaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kharjai

According to the 2011 Census, Kharjai village had a total population of 2,300 people, including 1,212 males and 1,088 females, living in 505 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.33%, with male literacy at 85.30% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 217, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharjai

Kharjai 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 Kharjai

Kharjai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhoras Budrukh, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalisgaon to Kharjai is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kharjai is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharjai

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

Health Facilities in Kharjai

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

FAQs about Kharjai