Kharpa - Aklera, Jhalawar

Kharpa is a village situated in the Aklera tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aklera and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kharpa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpa is 104433. The village covers a total geographical area of 387.36 hectares and falls under the 326033 pincode. Aklera is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kharpa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manohar thana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharpa

According to the 2011 Census, Kharpa village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 550 males and 553 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.33%, with male literacy at 69.67% and female literacy at 31.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 891.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharpa

Kharpa 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 Kharpa

Kharpa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesholi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aklera to Kharpa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kharpa is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharpa

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

Health Facilities in Kharpa

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

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