Kharsi - Chakrata, Dehradun

Kharsi is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 136 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Kharsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharsi is 044636. The village covers a total geographical area of 1178.41 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kharsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharsi

As per Census 2011, Kharsi village has a total population of 1,155 people, consisting of 610 males and 545 females. The village has 103 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 749 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharsi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharsi

Kharsi 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 Kharsi

Kharsi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Kharsi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Kharsi is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharsi

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

Health Facilities in Kharsi

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

FAQs about Kharsi