Kharuwan - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Kharuwan is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Kharuaun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharuwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharuwan is 213034. The village covers a total geographical area of 335.88 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kharuwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharuwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kharuwan village had a total population of 1,390 people, including 751 males and 639 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.64%, with male literacy at 70.91% and female literacy at 43.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharuwan

Kharuwan 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 Kharuwan

Kharuwan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lusa, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Kharuwan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kharuwan is about 25 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 Kharuwan

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

Health Facilities in Kharuwan

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

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