Kharkhiya - Jamunaha, Shrawasti

Kharkhiya is a village situated in the Jamunaha tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 48 km from Ikauna and around 16 km from Bhinga. Kharkhiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharkhiya is 172910. The village covers a total geographical area of 302.63 hectares and falls under the 271803 pincode. Bhinga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kharkhiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kharkhiya

According to the 2011 Census, Kharkhiya village had a total population of 1,286 people, including 684 males and 602 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.12%, with male literacy at 50.97% and female literacy at 29.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,286684602
Child Population (0–6 yrs)233117116
Scheduled Castes (SC)316163153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population433289144
Illiterate Population853395458

Nearby Villages of Kharkhiya

Kharkhiya 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)
Rajapur BirpurEast1.73 km
Kishunpur Chandan BhariNorth-West1.73 km
Bhawani NagarSouth1.73 km
KokalNorth-East1.79 km
Nakha Dharam NagarWest1.90 km
Niba BhariSouth-West2.49 km
KhaprihaSouth-West2.54 km
SalarpurEast2.87 km
BhanghaNorth-East2.92 km
DurgapurSouth-West3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kharkhiya

Kharkhiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Risia, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Bhinga to Kharkhiya is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharkhiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Kharkhiya

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

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

FAQs about Kharkhiya

Where is Kharkhiya located?

Kharkhiya village is located in Jamunaha Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kharkhiya?

Kharkhiya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kharkhiya?

The pincode of Kharkhiya is 271803.

What is the population of Kharkhiya?

Kharkhiya had a total population of 1,286, including 684 males and 602 females.

How many households are there in Kharkhiya?

Kharkhiya had 210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kharkhiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharkhiya was 41.12%. Male literacy was 50.97% and female literacy was 29.63%.