Kharda - Bhograi, Balasore

Kharda is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Kamarda and around 62 km from Baleshwar. Kosabakamarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharda is 391834. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 756035 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kharda

According to the 2011 Census, Kharda village had a total population of 1,993 people, including 992 males and 1,001 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.35%, with male literacy at 82.11% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharda

Kharda 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 Kharda

Kharda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kharda is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kharda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharda

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

Health Facilities in Kharda

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

FAQs about Kharda