Kharun Village Overview
Kharun is a village in Rampurhat I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.2 km from Rampurhat tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kharun village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kharun village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharun is 316348. The village covers a geographical area of 199.22 hectares and has a pincode of 731224. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Kharun
Population & Demographics of Kharun
This section provides population and demographic details of Kharun village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,912 | 947 | 965 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 248 | 109 | 139 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,076 | 526 | 550 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,272 | 695 | 577 |
| Illiterate Population | 640 | 252 | 388 |
Key population details of Kharun village are given below:
- Kharun village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,912, including approximately 947 males and 965 females, with a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,076 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kharun village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.53%.
- There are around 441 households in Kharun village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kharun
Transport facilities help residents of Kharun village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kharun
The following villages are located close to Kharun and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kharun
- Where is Kharun located?
- Kharun village is located in Rampurhat I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kharun?
- Kharun is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kharun?
- The pincode of Kharun is 731224.
- What is the population of Kharun?
- Kharun has a total population of 1,912, including 947 males and 965 females.
- How many households are there in Kharun?
- There are 441 households in Kharun.
- What is the literacy rate in Kharun?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kharun is 66.53%. Male literacy is 73.39% and female literacy is 59.79%.