Kharaka - Lalganj, Azamgarh

Kharaka is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Kharaka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharaka is 195716. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.83 hectares and falls under the 276201 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kharaka

As per Census 2011, Kharaka village has a total population of 1,058 people, consisting of 510 males and 548 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 539 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 391 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharaka

Kharaka 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 Kharaka

Kharaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sadat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Kharaka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Kharaka is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharaka

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

Health Facilities in Kharaka

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

FAQs about Kharaka