Kharala - Narkhed, Nagpur

Kharala is a village situated in the Narkhed tehsil of Nagpur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkhed and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Nagpur. Kharada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharala is 534905. The village covers a total geographical area of 476 hectares and falls under the 441305 pincode. Katol is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kharala

As per Census 2011, Kharala village has a total population of 648 people, consisting of 327 males and 321 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 163 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population648327321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643133
Scheduled Castes (SC)351718
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1638380
Literate Population470267203
Illiterate Population17860118

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)
JatlapurSouth-East2.10 km
ArambhiNorth-West2.29 km
KhapariSouth2.35 km
HiwaraNorth2.38 km
TonglapurSouth2.87 km
SawangaEast3.15 km
BelgaonSouth-West4.08 km
Math(rithi)North4.09 km
SawardohSouth4.49 km
RamthiNorth4.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharala

Public transport in the Kharala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalambha, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katol to Kharala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagpur to Kharala is about 93 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 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 OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Narkhed Tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharala is Kharada.

What is the pincode of Kharala?

The pincode of Kharala is 441305.

What is the population of Kharala?

Kharala has a total population of 648, including 327 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Kharala?

There are 167 households in Kharala.

What is the literacy rate in Kharala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharala is 72.53%. Male literacy is 81.65% and female literacy is 63.24%.