Kharkhara - Bansur, Kotputli-Behror

Kharkhara is a village situated in the Bansur tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from Bansur and around 68 km from Alwar. Alampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkhara is 073009. The village covers a total geographical area of 586 hectares and falls under the 301402 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kharkhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bansur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharkhara

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkhara village had a total population of 1,827 people, including 964 males and 863 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.24%, with male literacy at 75.13% and female literacy at 54.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharkhara

Kharkhara 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 Kharkhara

Kharkhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parisal, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Kharkhara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kharkhara is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkhara

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

Health Facilities in Kharkhara

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

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