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

According to the 2011 Census, Kharai village had a total population of 1,088 people, including 569 males and 519 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.76%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 58.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 422.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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