Kaharaka - Pindra, Varanasi

Kaharaka is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Kanakpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaharaka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaharaka is 208642. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.67 hectares and falls under the 221006 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kaharaka 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaharaka

According to the 2011 Census, Kaharaka village had a total population of 461 people, including 230 males and 231 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.90%, with male literacy at 84.13% and female literacy at 56.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaharaka

Kaharaka 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 Kaharaka

Kaharaka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pindra Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Kaharaka is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaharaka

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

Health Facilities in Kaharaka

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

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