Kharaka - Chunar, Mirzapur

Kharaka is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Shreepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharaka is 212617. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.32 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kharaka 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 Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharaka

According to the 2011 Census, Kharaka village had a total population of 524 people, including 266 males and 258 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.67%, with male literacy at 91.63% and female literacy at 65.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

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 Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Kharaka is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Kharaka is about 51 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