Kharai - Koil, Aligarh

Kharai is a village situated in the Koil tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koil and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Kharai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharai is 122557. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.39 hectares and falls under the 202128 pincode. Jalati is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kharai

As per Census 2011, Kharai village has a total population of 1,088 people, consisting of 569 males and 519 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,088569519
Child Population (0–6 yrs)201101100
Scheduled Castes (SC)422212210
Literate Population672429243
Illiterate Population416140276

Nearby Villages of Kharai

Kharai 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)
ShekhupurSouth-West0.92 km
KhitkariSouth-East1.34 km
RahsupurNorth-East1.35 km
NidhaulaWest1.99 km
BaharampurEast1.99 km
BhataulaSouth-West2.02 km
BurhasiNorth-West2.15 km
UkaranaEast2.89 km
Bisavanpur SillaNorth-East2.90 km
Shahjahanpur TajpurSouth-East3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharai

Public transport in the Kharai is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manzurgarhi, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalati to Kharai is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Kharai is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kharai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kharai

Where is Kharai located?

Kharai village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharai?

Kharai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharai?

The pincode of Kharai is 202128.

What is the population of Kharai?

Kharai has a total population of 1,088, including 569 males and 519 females.

How many households are there in Kharai?

There are 191 households in Kharai.

What is the literacy rate in Kharai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharai is 61.76%. Male literacy is 75.40% and female literacy is 46.82%.