Kharikwa - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Kharikwa is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Kharikwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharikwa is 177694. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.92 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Barni is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kharikwa 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 Itwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kharikwa

According to the 2011 Census, Kharikwa village had a total population of 994 people, including 459 males and 535 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.83%, with male literacy at 58.92% and female literacy at 34.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharikwa

Kharikwa 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 Kharikwa

Kharikwa 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 Trilokpur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barni to Kharikwa is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kharikwa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharikwa

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

Health Facilities in Kharikwa

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

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