Khariya - Ukhimath, Rudraprayag

Khariya is a village situated in the Ukhimath tehsil of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ukhimath and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Rudraprayag. Khariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khariya is 042072. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.19 hectares and falls under the 246471 pincode. Rudraprayag is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Khariya 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 Kedarnath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khariya

According to the 2011 Census, Khariya village had a total population of 574 people, including 291 males and 283 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.23%, with male literacy at 97.72% and female literacy at 80.54%.

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 Population574291283
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542826
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population464257207
Illiterate Population1103476

Nearby Villages of Khariya

Khariya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Khariya

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Khariya.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rudraprayag to Khariya is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khariya

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

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

Health Facilities in Khariya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Khariya

Where is Khariya located?

Khariya village is located in Ukhimath Tehsil, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Khariya?

Khariya is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Khariya?

The pincode of Khariya is 246471.

What is the population of Khariya?

Khariya had a total population of 574, including 291 males and 283 females.

How many households are there in Khariya?

Khariya had 119 households.

What is the literacy rate in Khariya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khariya was 89.23%. Male literacy was 97.72% and female literacy was 80.54%.