Kharsel

Kharsel is a village located in Kegaon tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Kegaon (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Palna is the gram panchayat of Kharsel village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharsel unique in its vibrant Kegaon-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Kharsel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kharsel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharsel is 423619. The village spans a total geographical area of 250 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766036. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Kharsel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharsel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharsel

Population of Kharsel

According to the 2011 Census, Kharsel has a total population of about 739, with approximately 396 males and 343 females. The sex ratio is around 866 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 330 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.97%, with male literacy at about 47.98% and female literacy near 28.57%. There are around 212 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharsel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharsel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharsel. As per the 2011 stats, Kharsel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kharsel

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharsel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharsel.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharsel