Kharare - Malwan, Sindhudurg

Kharare is a village situated in the Malwan tehsil of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malwan and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Oras Bk.. Pendur-kharare serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharare village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharare is 566625. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.44 hectares and falls under the 416604 pincode. Malwan is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kharare village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kudal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharare

According to the 2011 Census, Kharare village had a total population of 686 people, including 331 males and 355 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 1,073 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.25%, with male literacy at 96.14% and female literacy at 92.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharare

Kharare 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 Kharare

Kharare is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kudal, while the nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malwan to Kharare is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Oras Bk. to Kharare is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharare

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

Health Facilities in Kharare

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

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