Khari - Sonapur, Sonepur

Khari is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tarbha and around 25 km from Subarnapur. Khari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khari is 419659. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 767016 pincode. Tarbha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Khari

According to the 2011 Census, Khari village had a total population of 1,210 people, including 619 males and 591 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.52%, with male literacy at 88.57% and female literacy at 74.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Khari

Khari 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 Khari

Khari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarbha to Khari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Khari is about 25 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 Khari

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

Health Facilities in Khari

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

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