Kharsara - Rasra, Ballia

Kharsara is a village situated in the Rasra tehsil of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasra and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Ballia. Kharasara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsara is 198340. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.11 hectares and falls under the 221712 pincode. Ballia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kharsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rasara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghosi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharsara

According to the 2011 Census, Kharsara village had a total population of 2,075 people, including 1,083 males and 992 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.52%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 63.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 566, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharsara

Kharsara 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 Kharsara

Kharsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rasra, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballia to Kharsara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ballia to Kharsara is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharsara

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

Health Facilities in Kharsara

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

FAQs about Kharsara