Kharpa Kalan - Pirawa, Jhalawar

Kharpa Kalan is a village situated in the Pirawa tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pirawa and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Kharpa Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharpa Kalan is 105136. The village covers a total geographical area of 793.89 hectares and falls under the 326034 pincode. Pirawa is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kharpa Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharpa Kalan village had a total population of 1,811 people, including 929 males and 882 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.82%, with male literacy at 77.30% and female literacy at 45.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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 Kalan

Kharpa Kalan 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 Kalan

Kharpa Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhawani Mandi, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pirawa to Kharpa Kalan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Kharpa Kalan is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharpa Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kharpa Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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