Kharka
Kharka is a village located in Garautha tehsil of Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Garautha (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Jhansi. As per 2009 stats, Kharka village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kharka unique in its vibrant Garautha-Jhansi region. You’ll see Kharka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kharka
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharka is 152315. The village spans a total geographical area of 754.09 hectares. Gursarai is nearest town to Kharka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.
Google Map of Kharka
Population of Kharka
According to the 2011 Census, Kharka has a total population of about 1,218, with approximately 678 males and 540 females. The sex ratio is around 796 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 166 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 549 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.78%, with male literacy at about 65.93% and female literacy near 38.52%. There are around 231 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kharka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,218 | 678 | 540 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 166 | 92 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 549 | 306 | 243 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 655 | 447 | 208 |
| Illiterate Population | 563 | 231 | 332 |
Connectivity of Kharka
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharka. As per the 2011 stats, Kharka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kharka
Knowing the nearby villages of Kharka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharka.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharka
- Where is Kharka located?
- Kharka village is situated in Garautha Tehsil, within the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kharka?
- Kharka serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the population of Kharka as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharka is 1,218, with 678 males and 540 females.
- How many households are there in Kharka as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kharka village has a total of 231 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kharka as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharka is 53.78%. The male literacy rate is 65.93%, while the female literacy rate is 38.52%.