Kharagan

Kharagan is a village located in Konark tehsil of Puri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Konark (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Puri. As per 2009 stats, Achutapur is the gram panchayat of Kharagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Kharagan unique in its vibrant Konark-Puri region. You’ll see Kharagan’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 Kharagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharagan is 409323. The village spans a total geographical area of 98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 752111. Konark is nearest town to Kharagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kharagan 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 Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kharagan

Population of Kharagan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharagan has a total population of about 573, with approximately 279 males and 294 females. The sex ratio is around 1053 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 214 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.79%, with male literacy at about 81.36% and female literacy near 72.45%. There are around 117 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kharagan

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

Nearby Villages of Kharagan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kharagan