Khara - Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala
Khara is a village situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district, Punjab. Takia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khara village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Khara is 029567. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.72 hectares and falls under the 144629 pincode.
Khara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katkapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Faridkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Khara
Khara 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Mand Kirian | North | 1.24 km |
| Mand Kamboan | North | 2.46 km |
| Dewa Singhwala | West | 2.82 km |
| Pippal | North-East | 3.11 km |
| Sitapur | West | 3.15 km |
| Bir Sarkar | South | 3.93 km |
| Churian | South-West | 4.26 km |
| Kriyan | North-West | 4.28 km |
| Marrar | North-West | 4.64 km |
| Shahwala Nakki | East | 4.69 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Khara
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khara. The nearest railway station is Makhu, while the nearest airport is Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Khara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Khara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Khara
Where is Khara located?
Khara village is located in Sultanpur Lodhi Tehsil, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Khara?
The Gram Panchayat of Khara is Takia.
What is the pincode of Khara?
The pincode of Khara is 144629.