Kharia
About Kharia
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kharia village is 316894. Kharia village is located in Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.3km away from sub-district headquarter Patalnagar. Suri is the district headquarter of Kharia village. As per 2009 stats, Mahamadbazar is the gram panchayat of Kharia village.
The total geographical area of village is 351.67 hectares. Kharia has a total population of 1,837 peoples, out of which male population is 921 while female population is 916. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 994 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kharia village is 65.65% out of which 71.12% males and 60.15% females are literate. There are about 427 houses in kharia village. Pincode of kharia village locality is 731132.
When it comes to administration, Kharia village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kharia village comes under Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Sainthia is nearest town to kharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Kharia
The population details of Kharia cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,837 | 921 | 916 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 212 | 105 | 107 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 959 | 482 | 477 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 1,206 | 655 | 551 |
| Illiterate Population | 631 | 266 | 365 |
Connectivity of Kharia
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kharia
Where is Kharia located?
Kharia village is situated in Mohammad Bazar Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharia?
The Gram Panchayat of Kharia is Mahamadbazar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kharia?
The pincode of Kharia is 731132, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kharia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharia is 1,837, with 921 males and 916 females.
How many households are there in Kharia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharia village has a total of 427 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kharia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharia is 65.65%. The male literacy rate is 71.12%, while the female literacy rate is 60.15%.