Kharui - Illambazar, Birbhum

Kharui is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharui is 317956. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.8 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubarajpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kharui

According to the 2011 Census, Kharui village had a total population of 1,121 people, including 587 males and 534 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.93%, with male literacy at 72.39% and female literacy at 56.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 846.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharui

Kharui 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 Kharui

Kharui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubarajpur to Kharui is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kharui is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharui

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

Health Facilities in Kharui

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

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