Kharkon - Khajni, Gorakhpur
Kharkon is a village situated in the Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khajni and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Gorakhpur. Dhubaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharkon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkon is 186833. The village covers a total geographical area of 32.88 hectares and falls under the 273212 pincode.
Kharkon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sahajanwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kharkon
Kharkon 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagwanpur Tappa Ret | East | 0.96 km |
| Raksanara | South-West | 1.04 km |
| Binayaka | West | 1.21 km |
| Tikariya Deegar | South | 1.38 km |
| Majhawa | South-East | 1.49 km |
| Nandapar | North-West | 1.65 km |
| Siar | North | 1.77 km |
| Chatai | South-West | 1.79 km |
| Dhubaha | West | 1.91 km |
| Mahuadan | South | 2.06 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kharkon
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Kharkon. The nearest railway station is Jagatbela, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gorakhpur to Kharkon is about 18 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 Kharkon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharkon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kharkon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharkon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kharkon
Where is Kharkon located?
Kharkon village is located in Khajni Tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharkon?
The Gram Panchayat of Kharkon is Dhubaha.
What is the pincode of Kharkon?
The pincode of Kharkon is 273212.