Kharnal - Mundwa, Nagaur

Kharnal is a village situated in the Mundwa tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from Nagaur and around 15 km from Nagaur. Kharnal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharnal is 082942. The village covers a total geographical area of 2650.68 hectares and falls under the 341001 pincode. Nagaur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kharnal

According to the 2011 Census, Kharnal village had a total population of 2,812 people, including 1,456 males and 1,356 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.84%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 33.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 988, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8121,4561,356
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438229209
Scheduled Castes (SC)988516472
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population1,207818389
Illiterate Population1,605638967

Nearby Villages of Kharnal

Kharnal 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)
BarangaonNorth-West4.51 km
ParasaraEast4.59 km
KadarpuraNorth4.79 km
BalayaSouth-East4.84 km
ChimraniNorth-East5.28 km
Palri VyasanSouth-West6.13 km
BaporNorth-West6.22 km
BhakrodSouth-West6.66 km
SinodWest6.86 km
Gowa KhurdNorth7.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharnal

Kharnal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nagaur, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nagaur to Kharnal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharnal

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

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

Health Facilities in Kharnal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharnal 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 Kharnal

Where is Kharnal located?

Kharnal village is located in Mundwa Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharnal?

Kharnal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharnal?

The pincode of Kharnal is 341001.

What is the population of Kharnal?

Kharnal had a total population of 2,812, including 1,456 males and 1,356 females.

How many households are there in Kharnal?

Kharnal had 494 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharnal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharnal was 50.84%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 33.91%.