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

As per Census 2011, Kharpa Kalan village has a total population of 1,811 people, consisting of 929 males and 882 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 965 literate and 846 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharpa Kalan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,811929882
Child Population (0–6 yrs)250136114
Scheduled Castes (SC)450229221
Scheduled Tribes (ST)603624
Literate Population965613352
Illiterate Population846316530

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kharpa KhurdSouth-West1.68 km
KolviNorth2.08 km
SiloriNorth-East2.68 km
Khera NipaniyaNorth-West2.84 km
Kundla KhemrajNorth-West2.97 km
Bhoor KheriSouth-West3.02 km
Parihar KheriEast3.55 km
KotriSouth-East3.59 km
Koli KheraNorth3.66 km
Roopa KheriSouth3.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kharpa Kalan

Where is Kharpa Kalan located?

Kharpa Kalan village is located in Pirawa Tehsil, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharpa Kalan?

Kharpa Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharpa Kalan?

The pincode of Kharpa Kalan is 326034.

What is the population of Kharpa Kalan?

Kharpa Kalan has a total population of 1,811, including 929 males and 882 females.

How many households are there in Kharpa Kalan?

There are 368 households in Kharpa Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Kharpa Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharpa Kalan is 53.29%. Male literacy is 65.98% and female literacy is 39.91%.