Kharia - Asika, Ganjam

Kharia is a village situated in the Asika tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Asika and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kharia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharia is 411236. The village covers a total geographical area of 444 hectares and falls under the 761110 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kharia

As per Census 2011, Kharia village has a total population of 2,899 people, consisting of 1,434 males and 1,465 females. The village has 641 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,971 literate and 928 illiterate residents. Additionally, 258 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharia

Kharia 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 Kharia

Public transport in the Kharia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Kharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kharia is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharia

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

Health Facilities in Kharia

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

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