Kharacha - Harraiya, Basti

Kharacha is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Kenauna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharacha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharacha is 179857. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.68 hectares and falls under the 272301 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharacha

As per Census 2011, Kharacha village has a total population of 294 people, consisting of 153 males and 141 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population294153141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401723
Scheduled Castes (SC)723537
Literate Population18011466
Illiterate Population1143975

Nearby Villages of Kharacha

Kharacha 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)
ChaugarhawaWest0.65 km
KesariyaNorth0.78 km
Kalani KhurdNorth-East1.02 km
Kuwan GaonSouth-West1.06 km
SherapurSouth-East1.40 km
KanonaNorth-West1.42 km
Kalani KalaEast1.47 km
Aama TiwariNorth1.63 km
BadoliaWest1.66 km
ChapilanWest1.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharacha

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kharacha. The nearest railway station is Ramghat Halt, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Kharacha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Kharacha is about 36 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 Kharacha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kharacha

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

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

FAQs about Kharacha

Where is Kharacha located?

Kharacha village is located in Harraiya Tehsil, Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharacha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kharacha is Kenauna.

What is the pincode of Kharacha?

The pincode of Kharacha is 272301.

What is the population of Kharacha?

Kharacha has a total population of 294, including 153 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Kharacha?

There are 35 households in Kharacha.

What is the literacy rate in Kharacha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharacha is 61.22%. Male literacy is 74.51% and female literacy is 46.81%.