Khariya

Khariya is a village located in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 126km away from sub-district headquarter Pokaran (tehsildar office) and 245km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Bharewala is the gram panchayat of Khariya village.

Here you can discover what makes Khariya unique in its vibrant Pokaran-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Khariya’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 Khariya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Khariya is 086215. The village spans a total geographical area of 4680 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345028. Pokaran is nearest town to Khariya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 126km away.

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

Google Map of Khariya

Population of Khariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khariya has a total population of about 546, with approximately 285 males and 261 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 94 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 77 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 30. The overall literacy rate is approximately 38.83%, with male literacy at about 52.28% and female literacy near 24.14%. There are around 86 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Khariya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Khariya

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

Nearby Villages of Khariya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Khariya